Cholsey vs Wantage
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Wantage is about 1% cheaper on average. Cholsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cholsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cholsey
£437,338
Wantage
£434,326
Crime Rate
Cholsey
40.3
Wantage
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cholsey
100.0%
Wantage
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cholsey
350.1
Wantage
405.2
EPC Rating
Cholsey
70.9
Wantage
71.4
Median Income
Cholsey
£38,006
Wantage
£37,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Wantage more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £434,326 versus £437,338 in Cholsey. The most affordable entry point in Cholsey is a flat at £307,292, while in Wantage it is a flat at £242,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Cholsey (£439,773 vs £344,514).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wantage prices grew faster — 21% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cholsey is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Wantage's 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cholsey is violent-crime, while in Wantage it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Cholsey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Wantage.
Cholsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wantage School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cholsey | Wantage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wantage enjoy 405.2 Mbps on average, while Cholsey lags behind at 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cholsey and 96% in Wantage. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Cholsey and 78% in Wantage.
Wantage is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (405 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Wantage is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Cholsey's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Cholsey and £1,252 in Wantage. 64.2% of homes in Cholsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Wantage.
Wantage has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cholsey has a population of 3,776 while Wantage has 13,100. Median household income is £38,006 in Cholsey and £37,481 in Wantage. The median age is 44.8 in Cholsey and 44 in Wantage. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Cholsey and 63% in Wantage.
| Indicator | Cholsey | Wantage |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,776 | 13,100 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £37,481 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 40.5% |
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