Wantage · OX12

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Covering Wantage, Grove, including Downlands, Grove North, Hendreds. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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OX12 (Wantage) in a nutshell

OX12 covers Wantage, Grove, in Vale of White Horse and West Berkshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for OX12

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Two councils in one district

OX12 is split between Vale of White Horse and West Berkshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

OX12 stretches across Downlands, Grove North, Hendreds and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OX12', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Wantage: 20.8% terraced, 34.1% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Wantage page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to OX12

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does OX12 cover?

OX12 (Wantage, Grove) includes the wards of Downlands, Grove North, Hendreds, Kingston Bagpuize, Ridgeway, Stanford, Steventon & the Hanneys, Wantage Charlton, Wantage & Grove Brook (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to OX12?

Neighbouring districts include OX13 (Longworth), OX11 (Didcot), SN7 (Faringdon), OX29 (Barnard Gate) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OX12 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in OX12?

About 10,421 households and 25,229 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,036 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is OX12 in?

OX12 sits in Vale of White Horse, West Berkshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage, Newbury, Witney.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
OX12 1
Areas covered
Wantage, Grove 2
Active postcodes
1,036 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,421 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,229 2
Electoral wards
Downlands, Grove North, Hendreds, Kingston Bagpuize, Ridgeway, Stanford, Steventon & the Hanneys, Wantage Charlton … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Didcot and Wantage, Newbury, Witney 4
Local authority
Vale of White Horse, West Berkshire 4
Households privately renting (Wantage built-up area)
13.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.