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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

OX141ER

Sutton Close

OX141AY

Spring Road

OX141AP

Spring Terrace

OX143RG

Stratton Way

OX149NG

Fitchett Yard

OX141NS

Northcourt Road

OX143ZB

Thames View

OX141TN

Kimber Road

OX141DU

Mullard Way

OX143JD

Abbey Close

OX149NZ

Abingdon Caldecott

OX149GU

Fitchett Yard

OX149WG

Eastern Avenue

OX149SQ

Eastern Avenue

OX141TB

Willow Brook

OX141JQ

Longmead

OX145BB

High Street

OX149JN

Fitchett Yard

OX149UG

Eastern Avenue

OX143LZ

The Charter

OX141DS

Park Road

OX141JY

Crosslands Drive

OX143NY

The Motte

OX142EJ

Northcourt Walk

OX145DR

Ock Street

OX141WA

Fitchett Yard

OX141DF

Park Crescent

OX143GD

Audlett Drive

OX149JP

Fitchett Yard

OX142DR

The Holt

OX141NT

Collingwood Close

OX149BY

Fitchett Yard

OX143QD

Withington Court

OX141BP

Southmoor Way

OX143HR

Bridge Street

OX143JE

Abbey Close

OX145FX

Ock Street

OX141TD

Willow Brook

OX143HH

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX141HF

Finmore Close

OX141JF

Springfield Drive

OX149SA

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX141JR

Evelin Road

OX143QP

Stratton Way

OX144WW

Fitchett Yard

OX142EX

Fitchett Yard

OX149WH

Eastern Avenue

OX141SH

Rawlings Grove

OX141SQ

Fitzharrys Gardens

OX149TS

Eastern Avenue

OX141AL

Winterborne Road

OX145DQ

Ock Street

OX145DJ

Mayotts Road

OX143PE

New Street

OX141AS

Cemetery Road

OX149TB

Eastern Avenue

OX141UP

Buckles Close

OX143HL

Abbey Close

OX141EB

Bath Street

OX143RH

Bath Street

OX141AQ

Spring Road

OX143PZ

Barton Lane

OX141DB

Conduit Road

OX142EP

Bowyer Road

OX145AD

Ock Street

OX141SF

Harding Road

OX145AZ

High Street

OX141BD

Faringdon Road

OX141LD

Wootton Road

OX145AR

The Square

OX141JU

Crosslands Drive

OX149WE

Eastern Avenue

OX141BN

Larkhill Road

OX141JL

Berry Croft

OX141JA

Wootton Road

OX141BZ

Kimber Road

OX143HT

Turnagain Lane

OX141DW

Bostock Road

OX143GQ

Abbey Close

OX149ZW

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX141GN

Cemetery Road

OX141JP

Wildmoor Gate

OX149SE

Eastern Avenue

OX141EZ

Yewtree Mews

OX149TT

Eastern Avenue

OX143NT

Vineyard

OX143JT

Burgess Close

OX141PS

Marsh Court

OX149UW

Eastern Avenue

OX145EY

Lombard Street

OX141BL

Larkhill Road

OX145BN

Coopers Lane

OX143GA

Jackman Close

OX141HE

Lenthall Road

OX141GG

Beverley Close

OX141RE

Faringdon Road

OX141EE

Bath Street

OX149SH

Eastern Avenue

OX143WA

Fitchett Yard

OX143PG

Vineyard

Data Sources

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