Herald Gardens, Longworth, Abingdon
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX13 5FX.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Herald Gardens, Longworth, Abingdon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 5 May 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £435,083. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 71% detached, 29% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Herald Gardens range from £315,000 to £535,000. 95% of homes sold here were freehold and 5% leasehold.
House prices on Herald Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Herald Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OX13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 95% freehold and 5% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £435,083 | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £326,100 | 5 May 2022 |
Sold prices on Herald Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 19 Jan 2026 | £430,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 5 May 2022 | £360,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 30 Sep 2021 | £530,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 30 Jun 2020 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 12 Nov 2018 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 26 Oct 2018 | £373,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 27 Sep 2018 | £318,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 4 Sep 2018 | £316,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 31 Aug 2018 | £321,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 31 Aug 2018 | £315,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 30 Aug 2018 | £372,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 24 Aug 2018 | £160,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 52, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 3 Aug 2018 | £504,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 29 Jun 2018 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 29 Jun 2018 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 29 Jun 2018 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 50, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 28 Jun 2018 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 31 May 2018 | £482,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 24 May 2018 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Herald Gardens OX13 5FX | 14 Jul 2017 | £625,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 40, Herald Gardens | £350,000 (Jun 2018) → £430,000 (Jan 2026) | +23% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Herald Gardens | £318,000 (Sep 2018) → £360,500 (May 2022) | +13% over 4 yrs |
| 52, Herald Gardens | £504,000 (Aug 2018) → £530,000 (Sep 2021) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 15, Herald Gardens | £373,000 (Oct 2018) → £375,000 (Jun 2020) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| 46, Herald Gardens | £625,000 (Jul 2017) → £535,000 (Jun 2018) | -14% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Herald Gardens
Crime
11 crimes were reported within about a mile of Herald Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Herald Gardens is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock Flood alert area
- River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Herald Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blandy Primary School 296 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Longworth Primary School 82 pupils | Primary Christian | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Beggars Lane (adj, Faringdon Road) 4 min walk
- Beggars Lane (opp, Faringdon Road) 5 min walk
- Latton Close (adj, Faringdon Road) 5 min walk
- Latton Close (opp, Faringdon Road) 6 min walk
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Southmoor · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kingston Bagpuize · 0.7 mi
- Budgens Budgens Frilford · 3.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 799 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,053 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Vale of White Horse with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Herald Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 90.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4% | 1.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.1% | 4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 41.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 85.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.1% | 14.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.8% | 44% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.4% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 12.2% |
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.8% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43.5% | 35.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.3% | 39.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.7% | 12.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Vale of White Horse.
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