Living in OX12, Vale of White Horse
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OX12 in Vale of White Horse. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Vale of White Horse: £414,441, up 6.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around OX12
110 recorded home sales on the streets around central OX12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £335,000 and a range from £85,000 to £1,180,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 WHITTINGTON CRESCENT, OX12 9TZ | detached | £567,500 | 2026-06-22 |
| 108 WHITTINGTON CRESCENT, OX12 9TZ | detached | £570,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 85 GROVE STREET, OX12 7BH | semi-detached | £287,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 41 ADKIN WAY, OX12 9HN | semi-detached | £525,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 42 WITAN WAY, OX12 9HB | terraced | £425,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 8 HIGHCLERE GARDENS, OX12 9YB | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-06-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| King Alfred's | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Millbrook Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Stockham Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Charlton Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
8 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
114 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OX12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Vale of White Horse's figures.
Common questions about OX12
What is the average house price in OX12?
The average sold price in Vale of White Horse is £414,441 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OX12?
Prices in Vale of White Horse are up 6.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OX12?
The median of 110 recorded sales around central OX12 in the last 2 years is £335,000, ranging from £85,000 to £1,180,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OX12?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central OX12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OX12?
114 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OX12 at risk of flooding?
Central OX12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OX12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £335,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 114 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OX12 safe?
114 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OX12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OX12 or OX13, OX12 or SN7, OX12 or OX11.
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