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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.

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.