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Wantage
City in West Berkshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Wantage is a charming historic market town located in the Vale of White Horse, renowned as the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. The town boasts a blend of heritage sites, independent shops, and friendly local pubs, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Oxfordshire countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
West Berkshire
Population
13,103
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.59°, -1.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,710
Local Cost
$1,775
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
11
Parks
18
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
552.0
Airport
BZZ
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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