Sedge Smith Way, Wantage
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX12 8GL.
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At a glance
32 property sales on Sedge Smith Way, Wantage have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £268,750. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £544,625. That is 30% below the Wantage average of £385,477 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 69% detached, 19% semi-detached, 9% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Sedge Smith Way range from £107,500 to £643,500. 85% of homes sold here were freehold and 15% leasehold. Of 74 streets in Wantage with at least two sales in the last year, Sedge Smith Way ranks 58th for average price.
House prices on Sedge Smith Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all OX12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 85% freehold and 15% leasehold across 40 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £544,625 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £359,998 | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Terraced | 3 | £260,665 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Flat | 1 | £107,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Sedge Smith Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 21 Aug 2026 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 23 Jan 2026 | £107,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 22 Aug 2025 | £165,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 20 Oct 2023 | £643,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 3 May 2023 | £499,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 17 Apr 2023 | £470,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 22 Dec 2022 | £640,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 21 Dec 2022 | £475,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 21 Dec 2022 | £640,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 20 Dec 2022 | £640,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 14 Dec 2022 | £325,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 18 Nov 2022 | £620,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 18 Nov 2022 | £597,270 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 4 Nov 2022 | £335,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 31 Oct 2022 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 30 Sep 2022 | £475,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 23 Sep 2022 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 1 Aug 2022 | £326,650 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 12, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 25 Jul 2022 | £208,476 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 15, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 30 Jun 2022 | £335,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 30 Jun 2022 | £410,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 30 Jun 2022 | £140,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 34, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 29 Jun 2022 | £379,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 29 Jun 2022 | £374,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 17 Jun 2022 | £94,388 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 7 Jun 2022 | £94,388 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 31 May 2022 | £94,388 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 16 May 2022 | £520,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 13 May 2022 | £94,388 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 29 Apr 2022 | £515,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 31 Mar 2022 | £150,400 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 31 Mar 2022 | £320,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 50, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 4 Feb 2022 | £471,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 22 Dec 2021 | £599,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 20 Dec 2021 | £580,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 20 Dec 2021 | £580,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 27 Aug 2021 | £296,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 30 Oct 2020 | £579,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 29 May 2020 | £520,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Sedge Smith Way OX12 8GL | 20 Dec 2019 | £599,995 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37, Sedge Smith Way | £395,000 (Oct 2022) → £430,000 (Aug 2026) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 42, Sedge Smith Way | £94,388 (May 2022) → £107,500 (Jan 2026) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Sedge Smith Way | £599,995 (Dec 2019) → £643,500 (Oct 2023) | +7% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Sedge Smith Way
Crime
93 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sedge Smith Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sedge Smith Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney Flood alert area
- Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney Flood warning 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 Sedge Smith Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Primary School 444 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School 435 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| King Alfred's 1,708 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wantage Primary Academy 322 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fitzwaryn School 126 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Stockham Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Millbrook Primary School 482 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 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
- Charlton Park (opp, Charlton Road) 2 min walk
- Larkdown HAR (E-bound, Larkdown) 3 min walk
- Charlton Park (adj, Charlton Road) 3 min walk
- Larkdown HAR (W-bound, Larkdown) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newbury Street Practice
The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage · 0.9 mi - Church Street Practice
The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Wantage · 0.4 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Wantage · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Wantage · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kingsgrove · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Cleggs Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Allied Pharmacy Mably Way · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 6 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 958 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,244 |
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 Sedge Smith Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 90.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2% | 4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 41.7% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 48.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 85.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.5% | 14.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.5% | 44% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.9% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.4% | 35.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.8% | 12.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 12.8% |
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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