The OX12 8 Wantage Postcode Sector
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The OX12 8 postcode sector stands on the Berkshire and Oxfordshire border.
According to the 2021 Census, the OX12 8 postcode sector is home to 6,126 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 229 already in use, that leaves 171 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the OX12 8 postal code is WANTAGE followed by East Hendred, and Ardington.
The OX12 8 Postcode shares a border with OX13 6 (Steventon, Marcham, Wootton), OX11 0 (Harwell, Chilton, DIDCOT), OX12 7 (WANTAGE, Grove, Charlton), OX12 9 (WANTAGE, East Challow, Letcombe Regis), OX12 0 (Grove, East Hanney, West Hanney) and RG20 7 (East Ilsley, Chaddleworth, Brightwalton).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of WANTAGE.
- OX12 8 is in the OX12 district, within the OX Oxford area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Wantage Delivery Office.
- Area: 25.47 sq mi (65.97 km² / 16,302.09 acres).
- Waterways include Ginge Brook, Wilts & Berks Canal.
Street list for OX12 8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MARKET PLACE | 118 |
| ST MARY'S | 90 |
| LITTLE LANE | 70 |
| SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 52 |
| NEWBURY STREET | 45 |
| THE IVIES | 41 |
| MANOR ROAD A338 | 33 |
| ST GABRIEL'S | 30 |
| ALFRED STREET | 27 |
| MARY SHUNN WAY | 25 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 398 |
| Public order | 128 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 |
| Other theft | 68 |
| Vehicle crime | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Burglary | 35 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Other crime | 21 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Huckleberry Therapeutic School
Other independent special school
Manor Road, , , OX12 8NE
Head: Mrs Louisa Skinner
Ofsted: Inadequate
Inspection: 2022-06-09
Pupils: 8
St Amand's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school
St Mary's Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8LF
Head: Mrs Helen Ellery
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-09-25
Pupils: 115
The Hendreds Church of England School
Academy converter
Ford Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8JX
Head: Mrs Lisa Rees
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-11-22
Pupils: 139
Wantage Church of England Primary School
Academy converter
Newbury Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8DJ
Head: Mr Andrew Browne
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-07-02
Pupils: 431
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £611,002 | 25 | £646,988 | 26 | £741,876 | 25 | £612,924 | 37 |
| Semi-detached | £407,389 | 18 | £460,176 | 25 | £363,410 | 20 | £393,979 | 24 |
| Terraced | £436,604 | 14 | £339,111 | 18 | £400,881 | 21 | £432,981 | 25 |
| Flats | £200,642 | 19 | £174,026 | 19 | £203,743 | 27 | £187,927 | 33 |
Important postcodes and buildings
OX12 8DJ is the postcode for Wantage C of E Primary School, Old School, Newbury Street
OX12 8ET is the postcode for King Alfreds Academy East, Springfield Road, N BLOCK - MAIN BUILDING, King Alfreds Academy East, Springfield Road, and CREATIVE ARTS & LSB, King Alfreds Academy East, Springfield Road
OX12 8JX is the postcode for The Hendreds Primary School, Ford Lane
OX12 8LF is the postcode for St. Amands RC Primary School, St. Marys Road, and St. Amands RC Primary School, St. Marys Road, East Hendred
Administrative coverage
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Maps and visuals
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