Side-by-side comparison of OX12 Wantage and OX17 Banbury covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OX12 is the more affordable option at £355,000 median vs £410,000 in OX17. OX17 has lower recorded crime (657 vs 1,939 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | OX12 Wantage | OX17 Banbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £355,000 | £410,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,577 | £2,487 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,939 | 657 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 42.1 | 42.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.5 | 81.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 75.0 | 64.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.