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Abingdon Town & West

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About

Abingdon Town & West encompasses the historic core of one of England's oldest towns, situated on the banks of the River Thames. The area is defined by its medieval street pattern and the presence of ancient buildings, including the remains of a former Benedictine abbey. The central market square continues to function as a focal point for local commerce and weekly trade, surrounded by traditional stone and brick structures. Its geography is firmly tied to the river, with bridges connecting to surrounding meadows.

The western section extends towards more residential neighbourhoods and the grounds of the former Royal Air Force station at Dalton Barracks, which influences the local economy. This part of the Vale of White Horse includes areas of open farmland and paths leading to the nearby Sinodun Hills. The confluence of the River Ock with the Thames here is a notable landscape feature. Community life is anchored by local schools and the long-standing tradition of the annual Bun Throwing ceremony from the county hall.

Area overview

On average Abingdon Town & West has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abingdon Town & West is £61,901 per year. There are 6 schools in Abingdon Town & West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Abingdon Town & West is home to around 10,981 people, with a population density of about 3,106.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abingdon Town & West Population
10,981
Population density
3,106.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.55(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.67(+52%)
Public order
14.39(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.75(+98%)
Shoplifting
10.75(+35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,390
76.4%
Other White
1,220
11.11%
Chinese
202
1.84%
Other Asian
162
1.48%
Indian
134
1.22%
Total population: 10,981

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,338
47.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,216
13.32%
No qualifications
1,204
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,025
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
8.35%
Total 16+ residents: 9,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,365
26.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,282
25.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,158
22.85%
Other social rented
937
18.49%
Social rents from council
128
2.53%
Total households: 5,068

Property prices in Abingdon Town & West

Median price£329,500
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £425K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £329,500 (about £400 per square foot) in Abingdon Town & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,548 up to £950,000.

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 Town & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£495,000£479
Semi-Detached42£406,000£427
Terraced44£370,000£404
Flats51£235,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abingdon Town & West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon Town & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,500£218,000£360,000£295,000
2017£480,000£227,000£316,000£296,500
2018£460,000£222,500£325,000£320,000
2019£435,000£210,000£344,000£300,000
2020£429,500£205,000£330,000£300,000
2021£482,500£225,000£375,000£317,500
2022£500,000£248,750£398,750£347,525
2023£547,500£235,000£409,000£326,250
2024£483,750£227,500£385,000£343,500
2025£495,000£212,500£425,000£360,000
2026£377,500£235,000£332,500£308,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon Town & West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abingdon Town & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362£357£332£343
2017£368£363£351£323
2018£373£373£346£335
2019£348£369£348£350
2020£355£342£365£338
2021£371£347£396£355
2022£432£381£409£392
2023£454£364£408£385
2024£442£366£411£404
2025£453£367£414£393
2026£468£339£428£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abingdon Town & West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abingdon Town & West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Abingdon Town & West

Is Abingdon Town & West safe?

Abingdon Town & West records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Abingdon Town & West?

The median sale price in Abingdon Town & West is £329,500 (about £400 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Abingdon Town & West?

Abingdon Town & West has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 3 secondary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Abingdon Town & West?

Abingdon Town & West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Abingdon Town & West sits around rank 23,992 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Abingdon Town & West?

The average household income in Abingdon Town & West is around £61,901 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Abingdon Town & West

OX143QJ

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX143LD

Old Station Yard

OX141TP

Fairacres

OX149WB

Eastern Avenue

OX141NG

Ypres Way

OX143LA

Bath Street

OX143JY

The Charter

OX143HG

Market Place

OX149LW

Fitchett Yard

OX145SA

St Helens Mews

OX141EL

Fitzharrys Road

OX149UB

Eastern Avenue

OX141DJ

Edward Street

OX143YS

The Quadrant

OX141UQ

Wyndyke Furlong

OX141NP

Northcourt Road

OX141RX

Nuffield Way

OX142EY

Boxhill Road

OX145AL

Ock Street

OX143NR

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX141EN

Bath Street

OX141BT

Marcham Road

OX141QZ

Staniland Court

OX143QB

Withington Court

OX145AT

Mayott's Road

OX143LH

Broad Street

OX141GQ

Thornley Close

OX141AH

Spring Road

OX149UQ

Eastern Avenue

OX149SR

Eastern Avenue

OX143LJ

Abbey Close

OX141AU

Colwell Drive

OX143LB

Stert Street

OX141DA

Park Road

OX149WF

Eastern Avenue

OX145UB

Ock Street

OX141SE

Curtyn Close

OX141EG

Bath Street

OX149UF

Eastern Avenue

OX143JP

Stert Street

OX149JB

Fitchett Yard

OX149SB

Eastern Avenue

OX145BF

Lombard Street

OX145EG

East St Helen Street

OX145GW

Coopers Lane

OX145RL

Healey Close

OX141DT

Mullard Way

OX141EH

Nuneham Square

OX145DT

Ock Street

OX149SX

Eastern Avenue

OX143HU

Bridge Street

OX143PX

Vineyard

OX141AD

Marcham Road

OX141HD

Boxhill Walk

OX141RZ

Colwell Drive

OX141PD

Brookside

OX149SL

Eastern Avenue

OX145RR

Riley Close

OX145BU

St Edmunds Lane

OX149UU

Eastern Avenue

OX145EH

School Lane

OX149TD

Eastern Avenue

OX149UJ

Eastern Avenue

OX149HW

Fitchett Yard

OX143US

Abbey Close

OX141JZ

Wootton Road

OX141HA

Fairfield Place

OX142ES

Geoffrey Barbour Road

OX141AN

Spring Road

OX141EJ

Fitzharrys Road

OX143HA

Market Place

OX141JS

Evelin Road

OX142DZ

Oxford Road

OX143JU

Stert Street

OX145DL

Ock Street

OX141BE

Faringdon Road

OX135JB

Fitchett Yard

OX145RW

Hermitage Road

OX145BL

West St Helen Street

OX143QY

Bury Street

OX149PD

Abingdon Caldecott

OX143GL

Thames View

OX143YT

Barton Lane

OX142EA

Oxford Road

OX143LY

The Charter

OX149SG

Eastern Avenue

OX143QX

Queen Street

OX141NN

Northcourt Road

OX141TA

The Spinney

OX145FU

Drayton Road

OX149TU

Eastern Avenue

OX141TL

Berry Croft

OX143HN

Bridge Street

OX141YX

Fitchett Yard

OX149TE

Eastern Avenue

OX145DS

Crown Mews

OX141NR

Northcourt Road

OX145AU

Ock Mews

OX141LF

Bourlon Wood

OX145BP

West St Helen Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.