Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Vale of White Horse

Living in Wantage

A snapshot of life in Wantage, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Wantage is a village in Vale of White Horse, South East with a population of 13,100. The average house price is £434,326 and the overall crime rate is 46.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wantage ranks

Population

13,100

Avg House Price

£434,326

Crime Rate

46.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

405 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,481

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wantage's detached homes (£608,681) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£242,045).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wantage prices have risen 21% over the last 9 years (£360,211 → £434,326).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£608,681	£539,950	105
Semi-Detached	£404,426	£375,000	120
Terraced	£344,514	£308,750	59
Flat	£242,045	£199,000	60

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wantage is 46.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Wantage: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Charlton Primary School	Primary	No rating available
King Alfred's	Secondary	Good
Stockham Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Wantage Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Wantage Primary Academy	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Wantage averages 405 Mbps — 305% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wantage homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.4
% Rated C or Above	64.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,252

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,100
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£37,481
Employment Rate	63%
Owner Occupied	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	40.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wantage?

The average house price in Wantage is £434,326 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Wantage?

The most affordable entry point in Wantage is a flat, with an average price of £242,045.

Is Wantage a safe place to live?

Wantage has a recorded crime rate of 46.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Wantage?

Wantage has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Wantage?

Average broadband download speeds in Wantage are around 405 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.

How big is Wantage?

Wantage is a settlement in Vale of White Horse with a population of approximately 13,100.

Most compared with

How does Wantage stack up against its neighbours?

Abingdon-on-Thames

Wantage

House price: £524,455 · £434,326
Crime rate: 46.4 · 46.4
Distance: 8.4 mi

Benson

Wantage

House price: £508,330 · £434,326
Crime rate: 40.7 · 46.4
Distance: 14.2 mi

Carterton

Wantage

House price: £480,214 · £434,326
Crime rate: 43.6 · 46.4
Distance: 13.9 mi

Cholsey

Wantage

House price: £437,338 · £434,326
Crime rate: 40.3 · 46.4
Distance: 11.9 mi

Didcot

Wantage

House price: £398,746 · £434,326
Crime rate: 40.5 · 46.4
Distance: 7.8 mi

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

Wantage

House price: £524,455 · £434,326
Crime rate: 46.3 · 46.4
Distance: 6.2 mi

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