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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

OX142ER

Geoffrey Barbour Road

OX145NS

Mill Road

OX149SJ

Eastern Avenue

OX141NH

Inkerman Close

OX141TF

Anna Pavlova Close

OX142DS

Oxford Road

OX141JW

Berry Croft

OX141AZ

Spring Gardens

OX149UE

Eastern Avenue

OX143PD

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX141DP

Bostock Road

OX143PU

Magnette Close

OX141TR

Eyston Way

OX143NQ

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX145PN

Francis Little Drive

OX143PH

Radley Road

OX149TP

Eastern Avenue

OX141DN

Victoria Road

OX141RG

Blacklands Way

OX149ZX

Eastern Avenue

OX141PB

Lammas Close

OX149UA

Eastern Avenue

OX143PY

Quakers Court

OX145SB

High Street

OX141JX

Fullwell Close

OX141EQ

Letcombe Avenue

OX141BW

Larkhill Place

OX143NZ

The Motte

OX143QA

Withington Court

OX141HW

Borough Walk

OX143RQ

Stratton Way

OX141AF

Marcham Road

OX149TG

Eastern Avenue

OX149TQ

Eastern Avenue

OX145DW

Ock Street

OX141JH

Thornhill Walk

OX141NY

Herons Walk

OX143PB

Vineyard

OX149SF

Eastern Avenue

OX143PF

Vintner Road

OX149UR

Eastern Avenue

OX149TX

Eastern Avenue

OX141HH

St Nicholas Green

OX145DU

Meadowside

OX145FT

The Square

OX143RA

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX145BZ

Ock Street

OX143GB

Jackman Close

OX145EJ

St Helen's Wharf

OX142EN

John Mason Road

OX141JT

Fieldside

OX145EA

East St Helen Street

OX143HE

The Old Gaol

OX143ER

Stert Street

OX145DH

Ock Street

OX145EN

St Helens Wharf

OX141HS

Brampton Close

OX149NB

Fitchett Yard

OX141SJ

Harding Road

OX149WD

Eastern Avenue

OX149UX

Eastern Avenue

OX141AR

Spring Road

OX145EB

East St Helen Street

OX143JB

Checker Walk

OX149LR

Fitchett Yard

OX149US

Eastern Avenue

OX149LZ

Fitchett Yard

OX141NZ

Whitelock Road

OX145JX

Suffolk Way

OX143LW

Vineyard

OX141HB

Boxhill Walk

OX149SD

Eastern Avenue

OX143NX

Vineyard

OX143PS

Radley Road

OX145HU

Drayton Road

OX142EL

Boxhill Road

OX141ST

Buckland Mews

OX141UJ

Wyndyke Furlong

OX149JY

Fitchett Yard

OX145FQ

Abingdon Caldecott

OX145UA

Hive Mews

OX143ZD

Thames View

OX149GS

Fitchett Yard

OX149SS

Eastern Avenue

OX141AG

Marcham Road

OX141PA

Whitelock Road

OX145AN

Fitchett Yard

OX149UD

Eastern Avenue

OX145BS

St Helens Court

OX141SL

Knapp Close

OX149ZY

Eastern Avenue

OX145BT

West St Helen Street

OX141DD

Faringdon Road

OX136WN

Fitchett Yard

OX141DG

Park Road

OX145BD

High Street

OX142EW

Bowyer Road

OX141SN

Stevenson Drive

OX143PA

The Motte

OX149TN

Eastern Avenue

Data Sources

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