Townsend, Grove, Wantage
House prices, sold prices and local information for OX12 0AX, OX12 0AT, OX12 0AZ.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Townsend, Grove, Wantage have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Nov 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £556,600. By property type, sales here have been 63% detached, 38% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Townsend range from £312,500 to £795,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Townsend compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Townsend 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 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £556,600 | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £320,833 | 30 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Townsend
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon, Townsend OX12 0AT | 30 Nov 2022 | £795,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hare Cottage, Townsend OX12 0AX | 29 Apr 2022 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Walnut Tree Cottages, Townsend OX12 0AX | 30 Jun 2021 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Walnut Tree Cottages, Townsend OX12 0AX | 26 Mar 2021 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Wabe, Townsend OX12 0AT | 25 Feb 2021 | £368,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Mulberry House, Townsend OX12 0AT | 10 Feb 2020 | £770,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Walnut Tree Cottages, Townsend OX12 0AX | 8 Jun 2018 | £312,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Bayside, Townsend OX12 0AZ | 8 Jul 2016 | £470,000 | Detached | 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.
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Schools near Townsend
| 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 | 0.3 mi |
| St Johns CofE Academy 327 pupils | All-through Church of England | 2–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Fitzwaryn School 126 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Stockham Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Charlton Primary School 444 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Wantage Primary Academy 322 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney 196 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | 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
- Wick Green (opp, Denchworth Road) 1 min walk
- Wick Green (adj, Denchworth Road) 1 min walk
- Collett Way (adj, Brereton Drive) 1 min walk
- Collett Way (opp, Brereton Drive) 1 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
- Tesco Express Tesco Grove Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Grove · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Wantage · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Kingsgrove · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Bretts Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Allied Pharmacy Mably Way · 0.9 mi
- Cleggs Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Cherrytree Dental Care · 0.3 mi
- The Health Centre · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.6 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 8 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 700 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,550 |
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 Townsend
Ethnic group
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 90.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4% | 1.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.5% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 37.4% | 41.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | – |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 85.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.1% | 14.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.7% | 44% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.4% | 15.4% |
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.7% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.3% | 35.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12% | 12.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12% | 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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Vale of White Horse Band D is £2,577 a year (Band A £1,718). See every band.
Estate agents near Townsend
- Thomas Merrifield 0.2 mi
- West – The Property Consultancy 1.6 mi
- Davis Tate 1.6 mi
- Green & Co 1.6 mi
- Douglas & Simmons 1.6 mi
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