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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 very low crime levels, with around 38 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
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

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Abingdon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £700,000.

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
Terraced40£312,500
Detached20£397,500
Flats25£230,000
Semi-Detached30£334,000

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

OX145HQ

Saxton Road

OX145JL

Gainsborough Green

OX145QD

Coromandel

OX145ET

Caldecott Road

OX145JB

Saxton Road

OX145LZ

Palmer Place

OX145HF

Saxton Road

OX145NQ

Cotman Close

OX145TG

Pudsey Close

OX145NE

Woodcote Way

OX145RY

North Quay

OX145LB

Preston Road

OX145BY

Winsmore Lane

OX145LW

Baker Road

OX145LS

Reynolds Way

OX145GA

Coopers Lane

OX145QW

Argentan Close

OX145HJ

Saxton Road

OX145EF

Manor Court

OX145QN

Lucca Drive

OX145JN

Gainsborough Green

OX145SW

Ock Street

OX145TD

Wilsham Road

OX145JP

Gainsborough Green

OX145NX

Wordsworth Road

OX145TW

South Quay

OX145NJ

Preston Road

OX145HL

Saxton Road

OX145QE

Schongau Close

OX145RN

Hermitage Road

OX145ES

Caldecott Chase

OX145GZ

Caldecott Chase

OX145RG

St Amand Drive

OX145PD

Tennyson Drive

OX145LH

Ashmole Road

OX145QL

Virginia Way

OX145TH

Metcalfe Close

OX145RF

Bailie Close

OX145LN

Stenton Close

OX145EX

Caldecott Court

OX145HW

John Morris Road

OX145PX

Orpwood Way

OX145LU

River Close

OX145QA

Bergen Avenue

OX145NP

Kingfisher Close

OX145QH

Stonehill Walk

OX145NF

Ashgate

OX145RB

Sympson Close

OX145LL

Wallace Close

OX145DX

Meadowside

OX145TQ

Croasdell Close

OX145JF

Drayton Road

OX145PF

Bridges Close

OX145EP

Caldecott Road

OX145PB

Masefield Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.