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Abingdon South

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About

Abingdon South encompasses residential neighbourhoods extending from the historic town centre towards the River Thames. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local shopping parades, and several large schools. Open spaces include the expansive Albert Park and the sports fields along Drayton Road, providing green corridors within the suburban layout.

A notable feature is the presence of the former MG car factory site at Marcham Road, a large redevelopment area blending new housing with commercial units. The southern boundary is defined by the A34 bypass, a major transport route separating it from rural farmland. The area functions primarily as a residential community with direct access to Abingdon's town centre amenities and riverside paths.

Area overview

On average Abingdon South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abingdon South is £56,481 per year. There are 2 schools in Abingdon South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abingdon South is home to around 7,904 people, with a population density of about 3,133.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abingdon South Population
7,904
Population density
3,133.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.42(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.33(-45%)
Public order
3.92(-36%)
Other theft
3.92(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.16(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,496
82.19%
Other White
606
7.67%
Other Asian
92
1.16%
Other
90
1.14%
African
80
1.01%
Total population: 7,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,227
34.59%
No qualifications
1,316
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
935
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
756
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
671
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 6,438

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,173
34.57%
Owns with a mortgage
889
26.2%
Other social rented
711
20.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
10.34%
Social rents from council
155
4.57%
Total households: 3,393

Property prices in Abingdon South

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Abingdon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abingdon South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abingdon South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£408,750
Flats22£244,000
Semi-Detached27£348,000
Terraced36£316,500

10 years median price trend in Abingdon South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon South.

All postcodes in Abingdon South

OX145LY

Preston Road

OX145QN

Lucca Drive

OX145LR

Hogarth Place

OX145HG

Reynolds Way

OX145JR

Ruskin Avenue

OX145JT

Reynolds Way

OX145PQ

Longfellow Drive

OX145GA

Coopers Lane

OX145LE

Wilsham Road

OX145LX

Preston Road

OX145HR

Ferry Walk

OX145PZ

Maberley Close

OX145NN

Andersey Way

OX145PP

Chaunterell Way

OX145HA

Caldecott Close

OX145JP

Gainsborough Green

OX145LD

Wilsham Road

OX145NT

Coleridge Drive

OX145RN

Hermitage Road

OX145TD

Wilsham Road

OX145ER

Turberville Close

OX145GZ

Caldecott Chase

OX145NH

Cotman Close

OX145PJ

Masefield Crescent

OX145HH

Golafre Road

OX145GB

King Street

OX145JS

Gainsborough Green

OX145ET

Caldecott Road

OX145GE

Bowler Gardens

OX145HN

John Morris Road

OX145GY

Coopers Lane

OX145TT

Cotman Close

OX145GL

River View Terrace

OX145HT

Drayton Road

OX145LG

Townsend

OX145QE

Schongau Close

OX145JD

Saxton Road

OX145LN

Stenton Close

OX145NQ

Cotman Close

OX145DX

Meadowside

OX145LB

Preston Road

OX145PS

Medlicott Drive

OX141TU

Marcham Road

OX145PR

Shepherd Gardens

OX145TN

Marina Way

OX145HL

Saxton Road

OX145NF

Ashgate

OX145QR

Grebe Close

OX145HZ

Saxton Road

OX145JG

The Hyde

OX145JL

Gainsborough Green

OX145QQ

Kensington Close

OX145QW

Argentan Close

OX145TA

Wilsham Road

OX145NE

Woodcote Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.