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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 11 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

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Abingdon Town & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,548 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abingdon Town & West 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 Town & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats58£222,500
Terraced43£360,000
Detached7£495,000
Semi-Detached41£435,000

10 years median price trend in Abingdon Town & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abingdon Town & West.

All postcodes in Abingdon Town & West

OX149UN

Eastern Avenue

OX149EJ

Fitchett Yard

OX141BQ

Faringdon Road

OX149ZZ

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX141BH

Faringdon Road

OX143JF

Stert Street

OX141RA

Blacklands Way

OX143QT

Bath Street

OX145FP

Neave Mews

OX141HR

Fitzharrys Road

OX149SU

Eastern Avenue

OX143HS

Bridge Street

OX141AA

Marcham Road

OX145ED

East St Helen Street

OX149UL

Eastern Avenue

OX145AJ

Fitchett Yard

OX141NQ

Ypres Way

OX145DG

Conduit Road

OX149TZ

Eastern Avenue

OX141RF

Copenhagen Drive

OX149JH

Fitchett Yard

OX149TR

Eastern Avenue

OX145FY

East St Helen Street

OX142EU

Boxhill Road

OX149TF

Eastern Avenue

OX149SY

Eastern Avenue

OX141JJ

Northcourt Road

OX144YN

Fitchett Yard

OX149HT

Fitchett Yard

OX141HJ

St Marys Green

OX141BB

Faringdon Road

OX143PT

Dodson Court

OX142DU

Abbott Road

OX145TS

Stratton Way

OX143PQ

Radley Road

OX141RL

Nuffield Way

OX149GQ

Fitchett Yard

OX141BJ

Larkhill Road

OX149TY

Eastern Avenue

OX141AX

Spring Road

OX141SP

Ock Mill Close

OX145PY

Burton Close

OX141HN

Cheyney Walk

OX145FR

Regal Close

OX145EE

East St Helen Street

OX141JD

Wootton Road

OX145PW

Jenyns Court

OX141NJ

Mons Way

OX141DQ

Victoria Road

OX143RB

Park Road

OX149UZ

Eastern Avenue

OX149UH

Eastern Avenue

OX142DY

Thesiger Road

OX141UN

Willow Brook

OX149JG

Fitchett Yard

OX141EA

Bath Street

OX141BG

Faringdon Road

OX141BA

Westfields

OX141DL

Edward Street

OX141HL

Darrell Way

OX143HZ

Thames Street

OX149EP

Fitchett Yard

OX142DX

Thesiger Road

OX141AJ

Winterborne Road

OX143QQ

Penlon Place

OX141DH

Exbourne Road

OX145JU

Drayton Road

OX142DT

Abbott Road

OX145FG

Lombard Street

OX141DR

St Michaels Avenue

OX143FE

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX141HG

Darrell Way

OX143QN

Penlon Place

OX145AX

High Street

OX141BY

Marcham Road

OX149SN

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX145AG

Ock Street

OX145AW

Ock Street

OX149NA

Fitchett Yard

OX141EW

Stanford Drive

OX141SG

Kimber Road

OX149UT

Eastern Avenue

OX141ZD

Northcourt Road

OX141LE

The Court

OX141TW

Fairacres

OX143QS

Stert Street

OX141ZA

John Jones Close

OX141TT

Bath Street

OX141ET

Clifton Drive

OX141SY

Blacklands Way

OX141JG

Springfield Drive

OX149JU

Fitchett Yard

OX143NW

Bridge Street

OX141EP

Aston Close

OX149NJ

Fitchett Yard

OX145BH

High Street

OX149TW

Eastern Avenue

OX141DE

Bath Street

OX143GJ

Farriers Mews

OX142YA

Fitchett Yard

Data Sources

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