# Wantage Property Market Summary
Wantage, a historic market town in Oxfordshire, demonstrates a dynamic property market with an overall average price of £314,157 across 9,064 properties. The market has shown considerable activity in recent years, with transaction volumes peaking at over 1,000 sales in 2022 before moderating to more sustainable levels. Average prices have fluctuated notably, declining from an unusually high £668,297 in 2017 to settle in a more consistent £400,000-£470,000 range between 2019 and 2025, reflecting market normalisation and broader economic conditions.
Recent trends indicate relative price stability, with 2024's average of £417,192 and early 2025 data showing £438,343, suggesting resilient demand despite a cooling from the post-pandemic peak seen in 2022. The town benefits from its Vale of White Horse location, excellent transport links to Oxford, Swindon, and beyond, plus a blend of period properties and modern developments. The 2026 figure of £766,667 should be treated cautiously given the limited sample size of just six sales, likely representing a small number of premium properties rather than a genuine market shift.
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*Note: 2026 data based on very limited sales and may not reflect broader market trends.*
The average house price in Wantage, Oxfordshire is £314,157. Prices range from £100 to £19,611,444.
There are 9,064 properties in Wantage with 10,933 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Wantage is £250,000, compared to an average of £314,157.
Wantage has 3,453 detached properties, 2,722 semi-detached properties, 1,561 terraced properties, 1,085 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in Wantage have risen by 847.5% from £80,913 in 1995 to £766,667 in 2026.
The most popular streets in Wantage by number of properties include Mill Street, South Street, Main Street, Smiths Wharf, Church Street.
Wantage is located in Oxfordshire, in the Vale Of White Horse district.