Area Guide · OX12

Living in
Wantage

Everything you need to know about living in Wantage, South Oxfordshire. Schools, transport, amenities and the property market in one of the Vale of White Horse's most desirable market towns.

About Wantage

South Oxfordshire's most popular market town

Wantage is a thriving market town in the Vale of White Horse, South Oxfordshire. With a population of around 12,000, it offers the perfect balance of independent high street shopping, excellent schools and countryside access, while remaining well-connected via the A34 and A338.

The town is the birthplace of King Alfred the Great and has a rich history dating back to the Saxon period. Today it's home to a vibrant community, a regular market on Market Place, and a range of restaurants, pubs, cafes and independent shops that make it one of South Oxfordshire's most liveable towns.

The adjacent village of Grove (also OX12) provides significant additional housing stock, modern primary schools and easy access to all Wantage amenities.

Schools

Secondary education within Wantage is offered through King Alfred's Academy (11–18) and within the local area there are no fewer than 11 primary schools and 2 special educational schools. There are also numerous private schools all within access.

Transport

A34 junction 13 (4 miles) · A338 to Newbury · M4 16 miles · Oxford 18 miles · Didcot Parkway (trains to London) 12 miles · Regular buses to Oxford, Abingdon, Swindon.

Amenities

Weekly market · independent high street · shops and supermarkets (Sainsbury's, Co-op, Lidl) · leisure centre · Betjeman Millennium Park · Vale & Downland Museum.

Employment

The Science Vale UK Enterprise Zone lies only several miles to the east of Wantage (Harwell and Milton). Residents of Wantage and surrounding villages regularly travel to Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot Parkway railway station for work.
Wantage property market
£300k–£650k+
Period Homes
£350k–£600k
Modern Family
£600k–£900k+
Executive
From £350k
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