Side-by-side comparison of OX12 Wantage and OX2 Oxford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
OX12 is the more affordable option at £355,000 median vs £576,000 in OX2. OX12 has lower recorded crime (1,939 vs 2,659 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | OX12 Wantage | OX2 Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £355,000 | £576,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,577 | £2,678 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,939 | 2,659 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 42.1 | 33.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.5 | 92.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 75.0 | 70.0 |
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.