The Cloisters Wantage, Vale of White Horse
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX12), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41601209.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £485,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Vale of White Horse costs £2,577 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 13.1 km (8.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Betjeman Millennium Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newbury Street Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 195 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £538,750 | £538,750 | £538,750 |
| 2009 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2022 | EAST WING, THE OLD VICARAGE OX12 8AQ | Semi-detached | £485,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2021 | YEW TREE HOUSE OX12 8AQ | Semi-detached | £538,750 | |
| 6 Feb 2009 | EAST WING, THE OLD VICARAGE OX12 8AQ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2006 | 1 - 3 OX12 8AQ | Semi-detached | £500,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 125 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1); House, enclosed end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (1); 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Vale of White Horse in 2026-27: Band D £2,577 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,718 | £2,005 | £2,291 | £2,577 | £3,150 | £3,723 | £4,296 | £5,155 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 1,330 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wantage Town Centre Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 12.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Church of St Peter and St Paul, grade I
- 27, MARKET PLACE, grade II
- 28 AND 29, MARKET PLACE, grade II
- CHEST TOMB APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES NORTH OF NORTH AISLE OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, grade II
- CHEST TOMB APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES NORTH EAST OF WEST END OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, grade II
- HEADSTONE APPROXIMATELY 12 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, grade II
- HEADSTONE APPROXIMATELY 16 METRES SOUTH EAST OF SOUTH TRANSEPT DOOR OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, grade II
- KING ALFRED'S HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- LAMP POST APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, grade II
- LAMP POST APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL, grade II
- THE SWAN INN PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- THE VICARAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 29-30 Market Place, Wantage, Oxfordshire, permissioned (40 m)
- 29 & 30 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AJ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- The Woolpack Inn Church Street Wantage OX12 8BL, permissioned (130 m)
- Victoria Cross Gallery, Market Place, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8AS: up to 6 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- 41 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 42 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 42 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Land and Buildings at 8 & 8A Church Street Wantage OX12 8BL: up to 7 homes, permissioned (170 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 87 m and 91 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX12 8AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX12 8AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Place Wantage | 100 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Wantage Car Park | 220 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 68.5 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbury Street Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 230 m |
| Hospital | Wantage Community Hospital | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wantage Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Betjeman Millennium Park 6,280 m² | 120 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Letcombe Fields Allotments 4,870 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade I), 40 m. 117 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 40 m |
| 32 and 33, Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m east |
| White Lodge, St Mary's Convent | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Chapel attached to St Mary's Convent | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Letcombe Plantation | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Chain Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Lark Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Crab Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Warborough Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Ardington Brook | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Vale of White Horse: see them on the Vale of White Horse page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's | Secondary | 11–18 | 280 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stockham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Charlton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wantage Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The October Club OX12 8AQ | Other catering premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Sylheti Spice OX12 8AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Oct 2025 |
| The King Alfred's Head OX12 8AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marmalade OX12 8AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| The Mix Community Space OX12 9AB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Pecwom Afro Carribbean OX12 9AB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Oct 2025 |
| The Swan OX12 8AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Penguin Fish Bar OX12 9AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Wantage Kebab and Pizza OX12 9AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Fresh Mart OX12 9AQ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| The Bell Inn OX12 8AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Wantage Continental Foods OX12 9AQ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Colombia Coffee OX12 8AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| The Panini Shop OX12 8AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Vale & Downland Museum OX12 8BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (34); On or near Market Place (32); On or near The Wharf (23); On or near Kent Mews (20); On or near A338 (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Alfred Street · Kent Mews · Limborough Close · Church Street · Market Place · Priory Road · Moir Court · Rolls Court · Post Office Lane · Little Lane · St Anne's Mews · Priory Orchard
All the streets in OX12 and across Vale of White Horse.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.