The Firs, Grove, Wantage
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX12 7EZ.
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At a glance
10 property sales on The Firs, Grove, Wantage have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 18 Oct 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £304,800. Average sale prices rose from £301,000 in 2016 to £301,000 in 2022 (+0%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on The Firs range from £260,000 to £325,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Firs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Firs has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OX12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £304,800 | 18 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on The Firs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 18 Oct 2022 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 5 Aug 2022 | £297,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 11 Jan 2021 | £296,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 24 Sep 2019 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 13 Jan 2017 | £325,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 14 Dec 2016 | £320,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 13 Dec 2016 | £320,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 25 Nov 2016 | £280,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 17 Nov 2016 | £260,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, The Firs OX12 7EZ | 11 Nov 2016 | £325,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, The Firs | £260,000 (Nov 2016) → £305,000 (Oct 2022) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 1, The Firs | £280,000 (Nov 2016) → £297,000 (Aug 2022) | +6% over 6 yrs |
| 2, The Firs | £320,000 (Dec 2016) → £296,000 (Jan 2021) | -8% over 4 yrs |
| 3, The Firs | £325,000 (Nov 2016) → £320,000 (Sep 2019) | -2% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near The Firs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Primary School 482 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Grove Church of England School 182 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Johns CofE Academy 327 pupils | All-through Church of England | 2–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Fitzwaryn School 126 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Charlton Primary School 444 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Stockham Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Wantage Primary Academy 322 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| King Alfred's 1,708 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.7 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
- Millbrook Square (opp, Main Street) 1 min walk
- Millbrook Square (o/s, Main Street) 1 min walk
- The Green (S-bound, Main Street) 1 min walk
- The Green (W-bound, Denchworth Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newbury Street Practice
The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage · 0.8 mi - Church Street Practice
The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Grove Express · 0.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Grove · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Wantage · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kingsgrove · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Bretts Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Allied Pharmacy Mably Way · 0.8 mi
- Cleggs Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Cherrytree Dental Care · 0.1 mi
- The Health Centre · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 926 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,234 |
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 The Firs
Ethnic group
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 90.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.7% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 44.6% | 41.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 85.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.3% | 14.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35% | 44% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.2% | 35.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.8% | 39.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 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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Vale of White Horse Band D is £2,577 a year (Band A £1,718). See every band.
Estate agents near The Firs
- Thomas Merrifield 0.0 mi
- West – The Property Consultancy 1.5 mi
- Waymark 1.5 mi
- Green & Co 1.5 mi
- Davis Tate 1.5 mi
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