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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Abingdon South is £328,500 (around £374 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,250 and £376,250. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
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
21.13(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-47%)
Public order
4.55(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.29(-49%)
Other theft
2.53(-55%)
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

Median price: £328,500
Price per sq ft: £374
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £283K – £376K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £328,500 (about £374 per square foot) in Abingdon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abingdon South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£413,000£405
Semi-Detached25£340,000£397
Terraced37£305,000£356
Flats17£225,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abingdon South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£190,000£287,500£270,000
2017£460,000£220,000£325,000£275,000
2018£379,000£175,000£320,000£270,000
2019£363,500£205,000£301,250£259,000
2020£395,000£305,000£295,000£262,500
2021£422,500£230,000£312,500£300,000
2022£420,000£228,750£365,000£348,500
2023£450,000£210,000£335,000£311,000
2024£453,000£250,000£365,000£315,000
2025£406,000£227,500£333,000£316,500
2026£395,000£232,000£350,000£317,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abingdon South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£364£335£315
2017£333£335£352£299
2018£350£358£327£279
2019£323£353£320£297
2020£338£328£335£306
2021£351£312£348£332
2022£412£332£410£365
2023£372£314£386£372
2024£376£331£383£328
2025£411£310£362£356
2026£416£342£416£356
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abingdon South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district.

Band A£1,718
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,291
Band D£2,577
Band E£3,150
Band F£3,723
Band G£4,296
Band H£5,155

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.