Area Info for West Challow (Oxfordshire)

West Challow (Oxfordshire, UK)

West Challow is a small rural village located in Oxfordshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Challow and is situated in the South East region of the country. The village is characterised by its traditional English countryside setting, with a mixture of residential properties, farms, and open fields.

Geography and Location

West Challow lies near the border of Oxfordshire and Berkshire, approximately 4 miles south of Wantage and about 10 miles west of Oxford. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages. The landscape around West Challow is predominantly flat with agricultural land, typical of the Oxfordshire countryside.

History and Development

Historically, West Challow has been a small farming community. Its development has been modest, maintaining much of its rural charm. The village has retained traditional features and has seen limited expansion over the years, preserving its historical character.

Local Amenities and Features

As a small village, West Challow has limited amenities within its immediate vicinity. Residents typically rely on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The area is known for its scenic beauty and is popular among walkers and those seeking a peaceful countryside environment.

Transport

Transport options in West Challow are primarily road-based, with local bus services connecting it to larger towns. The nearest railway stations are located in Wantage and Didcot, providing access to regional and national rail networks.

Community and Culture

West Challow has a close-knit community with a rural lifestyle. Community activities are often centred around local events and gatherings in nearby villages and towns. The village's quiet and scenic environment makes it a desirable location for those seeking tranquility away from urban centres.
Education
School
St Nicholas CofE Primary School0.80 miles
Sarajac Avenue, East Challow, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9RY
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School0.87 miles
West Street, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9UL
Stockham Primary School1.52 miles
Stockham Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9HL
Fitzwaryn School1.70 miles
Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9ET
King Alfred's1.87 miles
Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY
Wantage Church of England Primary School2.04 miles
Newbury Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8DJ
Millbrook Primary School2.35 miles
School Lane, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7LB
Charlton Primary School2.61 miles
Charlton Village Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG
Grove Church of England School2.63 miles
North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7PW
Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School3.37 miles
High Street, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8LH
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney3.89 miles
The Causeway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0JN
Uffington Church of England Primary School3.95 miles
Broad Street, Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7RA
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School4.38 miles
Church Street, Shellingford, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7QA
The Hendreds Church of England School5.53 miles
Ford Lane, East Hendred, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8JX
St Amand's Catholic Primary School5.81 miles
St Mary`s Road, East Hendred, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8LF
Buckland Church of England Primary School5.94 miles
Summerside, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8RB
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Wantage1.96 miles
1A Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AB
Wantage Health Centre1.99 miles
Mably Way, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Wantage Health Centre1.99 miles
Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Wantage2.00 miles
4 Post Office Vaults, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8AT
Faringdon Health Centre6.14 miles
Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YU
Didcot Health Centre9.64 miles
Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JH
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Abingdon9.68 miles
Unit 16, Abbey Shopping Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3QT
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Abingdon9.69 miles
6 Bury Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3QY
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Didcot9.75 miles
172A The Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8RZ
Oak Tree Health Centre10.00 miles
Tyne Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7GD
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Didcot10.02 miles
17 Orchard Street, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7LG
Ridgeway Oxford City And South Oxfordshire Domiciliary Care Agency10.18 miles
The Abbey Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3GD
Newburgh House10.77 miles
St Michael`s Avenue, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DW
Westrop Surgery10.77 miles
Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Westrop Medical Practice10.77 miles
Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Peachcroft Christian Centre10.78 miles
Lindsay Drive, Peachcroft, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2RT
GP
Dr J Robinson And Partners1.99 miles
Newbury Street Practice, The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Oxon, OX12 9BN
Church Street Practice Wantage1.99 miles
Church Street Practice, The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Oxon, OX12 9BN
The Grove Medical Centre2.39 miles
The Grove Medical Centre, 3 Vale Avenue, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7LU
Dr A Douglas And Partner6.14 miles
The White Horse Medical Practice, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, SN7 7YU
The Fern Hill Practice6.14 miles
The Fern Hill Practice, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YU
Dr Powell Hb & Partners6.60 miles
The Surgery, Bockhampton Road, Lambourn, Newbury, RG17 8PS
Elm Tree Surgery7.85 miles
Elm Tree Surgery, 24a High Street, Shrivenham Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8AG
Marcham Road Health Centre8.93 miles
Family Health Centre, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1BT
Woodlands Medical Centre9.15 miles
Dr B J Batty and Partners, Woodlands Medical Centre, Woodlands Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 0BB
Dr EHT Lumsden & Partners9.22 miles
The Village Hall, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5JS
Didcot Health Centre9.64 miles
Didcot Health Centre, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JH
The Malthouse Surgery�9.73 miles
The Malthouse Surgery, The Charter, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3JY
Dr P S Buttar And Partners9.78 miles
The Abingdon Surgery, 65 Stert Street, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3LB
Bampton Medical Practice9.94 miles
Bampton Surgery, Landells, Bampton, Bampton, Oxford, OX18 2LJ
The Oak Tree Partnership10.00 miles
Oak Tree Health Centre, Tyne Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7GD
Blewbury Branch Surgery10.24 miles
The Village Hall, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9QQ
Hospital
Wantage Community Hospital2.29 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Abingdon Community Hospital8.98 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Didcot Community Hospital9.10 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
The Great Western Hospital11.66 miles
Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BB
Witney Community Hospital13.40 miles
Welch Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6JJ
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital14.32 miles
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DD
Wallingford Community Hospital14.73 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
West Berkshire Community Hospital15.08 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Warneford Hospital15.22 miles
Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX
Fairford Hospital15.34 miles
The Croft,, GL7 4BB
Churchill Hospital15.43 miles
Old Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7LE
Savernake Hospital15.90 miles
General Hospital, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HL
Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Oxford15.90 miles
Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7RP
John Radcliffe Hospital15.95 miles
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU
Prospect Park Hospital22.03 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Spire Dunedin Hospital23.07 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
Pharmacy
Boots1.97 miles
50-51 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AW
Cleggs Pharmacy1.97 miles
Unit 3, Kings Walk, Limborough Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9AJ
Lloydspharmacy1.99 miles
The New Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Bretts Pharmacy2.37 miles
11-12 Millbrook Square, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7JZ
Broadway Pharmacy6.36 miles
Broadway Pharmacy, Broadway, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 8XY
Faringdon Pharmacy6.48 miles
28a London Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7AA
Boots6.56 miles
17 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP
Apollo Pharmacy7.66 miles
Unit 5A, Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RR
Shrivenham Pharmacy7.91 miles
50a High Street, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8AA
In-Store Pharmacy8.60 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1TU
Lloydspharmacy9.15 miles
Woodlands Medical Centre, Woodlands Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0BB
Reynolds Way Pharmacy9.18 miles
7 Reynolds Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Oxford, OX14 5JT
Consult Pharmacy9.22 miles
11 Spring Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AH
Lloydspharmacy9.64 miles
Didcot Health Centre, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JH
Smiths Chemist9.65 miles
21-23 High Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BQ
Lloydspharmacy9.68 miles
19 Bury Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3QT
Leisure
Park
PUSEY HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.15 miles
COMPTON BEAUCHAMP (Grade II Listed)5.50 miles
BUCKLAND HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)6.25 miles
HINTON MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.53 miles
ASHDOWN HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)6.59 miles
GREAT COXWELL6.79 miles
CHIMNEY MEADOWS7.23 miles
TUCKMILL MEADOWS7.91 miles
BUSCOT (Grade II* Listed)8.84 miles
COTHILL9.00 miles
SUTTON COURTENAY MANOR (Grade II Listed)9.07 miles
ALBERT PARK, ABINGDON (Grade II Listed)9.49 miles
KELMSCOTT MANOR (Grade II Listed)9.68 miles
MOWBRAY FIELDS9.71 miles
ABBEY FISHPONDS10.75 miles
NORTH WESSEX DOWNS10.87 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Wantage1.95 miles
Limborough Road, Wantage, OX12 9AJ
Co-op Wantage2.01 miles
Grove, OX12 0PT
Grove Convenience Store2.01 miles
4-5 Savile Way, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 0PT
Costcutter Wantage2.05 miles
18 Wallingford Street, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8AX
Tesco Wantage (Express)2.40 miles
16 Millbrook Square, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7JZ
Barnards Store & Post Office2.51 miles
12 Barnards Way, Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7EB
Londis Bellinger Service Station3.18 miles
Station Road, Wantage, OX12 0DH
Co-op Faringdon3.34 miles
Stanford, SN7 8NH
Uffington Stores3.70 miles
White Horse, Uffington, Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7SE
SPAR Euro Garages - Acorn6.05 miles
Spar Store, Park Road, Oxfordshire, SN7 8LA
Tesco Faringdon (Metro)6.41 miles
Park Rd, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7BP
Budgens Faringdon6.57 miles
3 Marlborough Street, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7JE
Co-op Abingdon6.83 miles
Steventon, OX13 6RS
Budgens Frilford7.05 miles
Frilford Service Station, Marcham Road, Frilford, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 6QL
Co-op Swindon7.28 miles
Watchfield, SN6 8TQ
M&S Milton Heights Belfast Bp7.56 miles
Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4TX
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport17.87 miles
Southampton Airport44.72 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport53.48 miles
Bus Stop
Old School House (N)0.09 miles
Old School House (S)0.10 miles
Village Hall (S)0.66 miles
Village Hall (N)0.69 miles
The Hatchet PH (N)0.77 miles
The Hatchet PH (S)0.79 miles
Hedge Hill Road (E)0.81 miles
Shop DEL (N)0.81 miles
Hedge Hill Road (W)0.81 miles
Sarajac Avenue (N)0.82 miles
Sarajac Avenue (S)0.82 miles
Green (N)0.83 miles
Green (S)0.83 miles
Goodlake Arms (N)0.89 miles
Windmill Place (NW)0.90 miles
Windmill Place (SE)0.90 miles
Ferry Port
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal48.31 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal48.41 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal50.06 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing51.31 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing51.52 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal57.85 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal61.33 miles
Railway Station
Didcot Parkway Rail Station9.88 miles
Appleford Rail Station10.33 miles
Culham Rail Station10.90 miles
Radley Rail Station11.78 miles
Hungerford Rail Station12.48 miles
Kintbury Rail Station13.26 miles
Cholsey Rail Station13.55 miles
Swindon Rail Station13.63 miles
Oxford Rail Station14.01 miles
Newbury Rail Station14.98 miles
Newbury Racecourse Rail Station15.22 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station15.37 miles
Bedwyn Rail Station15.78 miles
Hanborough Rail Station16.53 miles
Oxford Parkway Rail Station16.80 miles
Combe (Oxon) Rail Station16.83 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (OX12 9T*)
Number of Properties in Catchment201
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
3, ORCHARD GARDENS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TL		£575,000
2025-05-13
detached
freehold
FRETHORNE STUD, NEW ROAD
CHILDREY
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9PG		£1,200,000
2024-08-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-05-07   £725,000
FERARDS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£630,000
2024-10-11
detached
freehold
WILLOWBROOK HOUSE, ORCHARD GARDENS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TL		£680,000
2024-03-25
detached
freehold
LYNWOOD
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£625,000
2022-11-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-11-18   £335,000
Sold 2000-08-04   £197,500
12A, THE GLEBE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TW		£290,000
2022-07-08
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-12-16   £210,000
Sold 2011-07-15   £165,000
Sold 2001-02-09   £129,000
MANOR FARM, SILVER LANE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TX		£2,000,000
2022-04-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
CHALLOW HILL FARMHOUSE, FARINGDON ROAD
EAST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9PD		£875,000
2021-10-18
detached
freehold
FAIRVIEW
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£735,000
2021-06-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-06-12   £655,000
Sold 2010-08-06   £625,000
MARSDEN HOUSE, COPPICE LANE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TJ		£1,325,000
2021-03-15
detached
freehold
FORTY TWO, ORCHARD GARDENS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TL		£465,000
2020-02-20
detached
freehold
SUMMER LEAZE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TJ		£1,025,000
2020-01-28
detached
freehold
1 BRIDGE FARM COTTAGES
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£315,000
2019-10-04
semidetached
freehold
ORCHARD HOUSE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TJ		£1,167,617
2018-08-17
detached
freehold
7, ORCHARD GARDENS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TL		£515,000
2018-04-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-05-05   £350,000
NEW BARN, SILVER LANE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£580,000
2017-06-09
detached
freehold
1, ORCHARD GARDENS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TL		£490,000
2017-01-21
detached
freehold
5A, THE GLEBE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TW		£238,000
2016-03-16
detached
freehold
MAYS FARM HOUSE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TJ		£1,085,000
2015-02-26
detached (New)
freehold
THE COTTAGE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£627,000
2014-01-02
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-12-15   £250,000
GREEN HOLT
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£425,000
2013-03-06
detached
freehold
THE THATCHED COTTAGE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£630,000
2012-12-03
detached
freehold
HARTONS PIECE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£365,000
2012-01-12
detached
freehold
CHURCH CROFT
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£920,000
2010-10-15
detached
freehold
VOKINS BARN
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£667,500
2010-07-15
detached
freehold
CHALLOW MEAD
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£775,000
2010-02-01
detached
freehold
SILVER BARN, SILVER LANE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TX		£400,000
2009-11-27
detached (New)
freehold
4, ORCHARD GARDENS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TL		£330,000
2005-08-30
detached
freehold
1, THE GLEBE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TW		£245,000
2004-05-19
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-04-24   £128,000
BARN VIEW, ORCHARD GARDENS
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TL		£317,500
2003-10-24
detached
freehold
COPPICE LEAZE FARM
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TJ		£880,000
2002-08-09
detached
freehold
CHALLOW BRIDGE HOUSE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£775,000
2002-02-21
detached (New)
freehold
FRETHORNE HOUSE, NEW ROAD
CHILDREY
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9PG		£950,000
2001-07-31
detached
freehold
BOX COTTAGE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TJ		£275,000
1999-07-01
detached
freehold
INJASUTI, THE GLEBE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TW		£112,000
1998-09-18
detached
freehold
12B, THE GLEBE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TW		£77,500
1998-07-28
semidetached
freehold
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£107,000
1997-04-09
detached
freehold
5, THE GLEBE
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TW		£72,000
1996-08-30
semidetached
freehold
1, BRIDGE FARM COTTAGES
WEST CHALLOW
WANTAGE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX12 9TN		£77,500
1996-03-23
semidetached
freehold
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