Living in Wantage
Wantage is a small town in Oxfordshire.
Wantage is a small town. It is known for its strong high street.
Where is Wantage?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Wantage at a glance
- Schools: Typical school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £364k (median of 771 sales across the built-up area)
What Wantage is known for
- Strong high street
Frequently asked questions
What is Wantage like to live in?
Wantage is a small town. It is known for its strong high street. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 60.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Wantage is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is pricey for the region.
What is Wantage known for?
Wantage is known for strong high street.
Is Wantage good for families?
Families in Wantage have 3 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 60.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Wantage is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Wantage likely to suit?
Wantage may suit people who value 3 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Wantage?
School performance here is typical for the nation. Wantage has 3 rated schools within reach.
Is Wantage a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 60.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Wantage is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Wantage?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Wantage?
Homes in Wantage typically sell for around £364k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 771 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Wantage?
Wantage is a small town in Oxfordshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.