Postcode report
Is OX12 9TZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About OX12 9TZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
OX12 9TZ 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 9TZ, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OX12 9TZ are health and jobs, 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 9TZ is based on Vale of White Horse 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,122 residents, 915 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 11% 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 6/10.
For property prices near OX12 9TZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OX12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £353k from 93 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OX12 9TZ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 9TZ 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 9TZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 9TZ
Is OX12 9TZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 47% 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 9TZ?
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 9TZ?
5 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 9TZ?
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 9TZ?
LocaleIQ matched OX12 9TZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OX12 9TZ?
The latest median sold price is £353k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OX12 9TZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.