Tower View Faringdon, Vale of White Horse
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41601279.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, 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 Swindon (Wilts), about 16.7 km (10 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, and Folly Park (6.2 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 119 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is White Horse Medical Practice, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £307,500 | £307,500 | £307,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £77,500 | £77,500 | £77,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £93,525 | £93,525 | £93,525 |
| 1999 | 1 | £72,950 | £72,950 | £72,950 |
| 1998 | 2 | £72,500 | £68,000 | £77,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2024 | 6 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2022 | 10 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £307,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2016 | 9 SN7 7UN | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2012 | 4 SN7 7UN | Terraced | £176,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 7 SN7 7UN | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 4 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2007 | 10 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 11 Dec 2006 | 7 SN7 7UN | Terraced | £77,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 11 SN7 7UN | Terraced | £103,000 | |
| 31 May 2000 | 9 SN7 7UN | Terraced | £93,525 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 6 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £72,950 | |
| 12 Oct 1998 | 10 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 23 Feb 1998 | 5 SN7 7UN | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1997 | 4 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1997 | 6 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 10 Mar 1997 | 1 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 16 Jan 1996 | 12 SN7 7UN | Semi-detached | £57,750 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (2).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (49% of about 1,310 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)
- Faringdon Tennis Club, Southampton St: up to 11 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- 3-7 Marlborough Street, Faringdon, SN7 7JE: up to 7 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 5 Lechlade Road, Faringdon, SN7 8AL: up to 14 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 5B Lechlade Road, Faringdon, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 5 Lechlade Road, Faringdon, SN7 8AL: up to 14 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 2 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 13 addresses are between 119 m and 122 m above sea level (120 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN7 7UJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN7 7UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Folly View School Faringdon | 270 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 79.4 km (49 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 80.5 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White Horse Medical Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Wantage Community Hospital | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Police station | Gablecross Police Station | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,360 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Folly Park 6.2 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,040 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Town Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 65 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Little Coxwell camp | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Tithe barn | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandshill | Hill | 330 m south-west |
| Galley Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Wicklesham Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Jespers Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Ring Clumps | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Hill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folly View Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 240 m | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Faringdon Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folly View Stores SN7 7DL | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| The Ferns Cafe & Bistro SN7 7ZH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Coxwell Hall Nursing Home SN7 7LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| The Gin To MY Tonic SN7 7BU | Distributors/Transporters | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Asda Express SN7 7BP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Food Truck SN7 7BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Faringdon Kebab Van SN7 7BU | Mobile caterer | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco Superstore SN7 7BP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sands Hill (20); On or near Folly View Road (6); On or near Town End Road (4); On or near Meadow Way (3); On or near Sand View (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Sand View · Marines Drive · Folly View Road · Meadow Way · Sands Hill · Town End Road · Jackson Row · Whiting Place · Chapman Crescent · Proctor Way · Butts Road · Goodbody Close
All the streets in SN7 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.