Thorningdown Chilton, Vale of White Horse
9 addresses across 1 postcode (OX11), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41601268.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £355,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 6).
- 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 D; Band D in Vale of White Horse costs £2,577 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 112 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodlands Medical Centre, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 59% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £452,500 | £452,500 | £452,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £144,975 | £139,950 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 6 OX11 0RS | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 4 OX11 0RS | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2022 | 7 OX11 0RS | Detached | £452,500 | |
| 2 Mar 2021 | 2 OX11 0RS | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2019 | 4 OX11 0RS | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 1 OX11 0RS | Detached | £565,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 8 OX11 0RS | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 7 OX11 0RS | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2011 | 4 OX11 0RS | Semi-detached | £242,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2004 | 7 OX11 0RS | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2003 | 3 OX11 0RS | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 7 OX11 0RS | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 3 OX11 0RS | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 2 Apr 1997 | 4 OX11 0RS | Semi-detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Upper Farm Road, Chilton, OX11 0PJ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, stop/go boards, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 5 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 15 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 3 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 10 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 112 m and 114 m above sea level (113 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX11 0RS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Cholsey 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Main Street Chilton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Four Points Aldworth | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Woodlands Medical Centre | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Harwell Dental Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Didcot Community Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Wantage Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,350 m² | 240 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Place Farm House, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Place Farm House | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north-east |
| Grim's Ditch; section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill See also WEST BERKSHIRE 109 | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Grim's Ditch: section 1200yds (1100m) long from Chilton Plantation to Ridge Hill See also OXFORDSHIRE 260 | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Ridge Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hagbourne Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Chilton Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Bury Down | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Lid's Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton County Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hill Piece (5); On or near The Orchids (3); On or near The Paddock (2); On or near Main Street (2); On or near South Row (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 59% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- OX11 0RS: 9 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lower Road · Lawson Lane · The Orchids · Lawson Lane · Elderfield Crescent · Main Street · The Paddock · South Row · Hill Piece · Crafts End · The Green · The Lane
All the streets in OX11 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.