Grove Street is in Wantage and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX12 7BW is located in the Wantage Charlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX12 7DT, OX12 9NF, OX12 7BU, OX12 7AJ, OX12 9RB, OX12 7BL, OX12 7BS, OX12 7DE, OX12 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX12 7BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 37.5% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 44.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 43.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 19% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 26.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 91% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 87.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 88.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Wantage & Grove Brook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grove Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wantage & Grove Brook and the 187th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2024-12-17 | £402,572 |
| 114 Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,522 | 2023-01-27 | £299,513 |
| 116 Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-09 | £297,879 |
| 106 Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2018-03-02 | £359,550 |
| 108 Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2015-12-11 | £365,713 |
OX12 7BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OX12 7BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockham Primary School Stockham Way , OX12 9HL | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Primary School Charlton Village Road , OX12 7HG | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School Newbury Street , OX12 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wantage Primary Academy Rutherford Road , OX12 7GQ | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School School Lane , Grove OX12 7LB | 2out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's Portway , OX12 9BY | 2out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn School Denchworth Road , OX12 9ET | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huckleberry Therapeutic School Manor Farm, Manor Road , OX12 8HJ | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down to Earth Community Cafe | Wantage Day Centre, Stirlings Close | 215 yd | |
| The Cake Bar | 6B Grove Street, Wantage | 414 yd | |
| Segais Hair & Beauty | 6 Grove Street, Wantage | 428 yd | |
| Wildwood Kitchen | 42-43 Market Place, Wantage | 441 yd | |
| House Of Spice | 2-4 Mill Street, Wantage | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Arms | 87 Grove Street | 155 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 39 Wallingford Street | 446 yd | |
| King Alfreds Head | 31 Market Place | 496 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 38 Market Place | 496 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 59 Mill Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Fish Bar | 26 Mill Street, Wantage | 457 yd | |
| Soros | 14 Mill Street, Wantage | 457 yd | |
| Pan Cook House | 32 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 472 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 24 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 472 yd | |
| Wantage Chippy | 26 Wallingford Street, Wantage | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Unit 8, Kings Park, Limborough Road | 289 yd | |
| Waitrose | Wallingford Street, Wantage | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| K.A Fitness Ltd 8-10 8-10 GROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| St Marys School (Closed) Newbury Street | swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Fitzwaryn School DENCHWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| King Alfred'S Academy (East Site) (Closed) Springfield Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| King Alfred'S Academy (Centre Site) PORTWAY | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Wantage Leisure Centre PORTWAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Charlton Primary School CHARLTON VILLAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.