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OX12 2DA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?

Lower crime rate4.8/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonAnti Social BehaviourOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend -10% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 6.7/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10England
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area91.2%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, asian other, mixed other
Immediate area12%Average for England
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area45.9%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,710Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.7%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area68.6%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area78.8%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied68.6% dominant

Owned68.6%
Private rent14.8%
Social rent14.7%

Plenty of well-rated schools 6 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 5 matched

Bouncy Castle SessionUp to 7 · Wantage Leisure Centre · 239 m
Other
Soft PlayAll ages · Wantage Leisure Centre · 239 m
Other
Strength and Conditioning JuniorAges 11-16 · Wantage Leisure Centre · 239 m
Other

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks4street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About OX12 2DA: area rating, property, schools and local change

OX12 2DA is a postcode in Wantage Charlton, Vale of White Horse, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OX12 2DA, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around OX12 2DA are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for OX12 2DA is based on Vale of White Horse 014 Census 2021. It covers 10,068 residents, 2,710 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.

Families checking schools near OX12 2DA can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OX12 2DA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around OX12 2DA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about OX12 2DA

Is OX12 2DA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near OX12 2DA?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near OX12 2DA?

6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near OX12 2DA?

LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for OX12 2DA?

LocaleIQ matched OX12 2DA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

Is there much building or roadworks around OX12 2DA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.