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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

OX143RN

Abbey Yard

OX143GH

Jackman Close

OX145BJ

Lombard Street

OX141HQ

Darrell Way

OX143LX

Abbey Close

OX141JE

Trendell Place

OX145RJ

Ock Bridge Place

OX143QH

Bath Street

OX143UJ

Abbey Close

OX149ST

Eastern Avenue

OX145SL

Meadowside

OX141UW

Willow Brook

OX141TE

Anna Pavlova Close

OX141AW

Spring Road

OX149SW

Eastern Avenue

OX143LL

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX149UP

Eastern Avenue

OX149NQ

Eastern Avenue

OX143LQ

Old Station Yard

OX141GW

Northcourt Mews

OX149TA

Eastern Avenue

OX141EU

Boxhill Road

OX145HX

Ock Bridge Place

OX149RZ

Abingdon Abbey Northcourt

OX145EL

St Helen's Wharf

OX142ET

Boxhill Road

OX141JN

Berry Croft

OX141UL

Willow Brook

OX141NX

Harcourt Way

OX143LG

Abbey Close

OX143NJ

Audlett Drive

OX149WA

Eastern Avenue

OX149PF

Abingdon Caldecott

OX141TH

Robin Close

OX149TL

Eastern Avenue

OX141JB

Wootton Road

OX141FE

Wootton Road

OX149SZ

Eastern Avenue

OX141DY

Blacklands Way

OX143LN

Queen Street

OX143ZF

Thames View

OX141DZ

Colwell Drive

OX143JZ

Broad Street

OX149UY

Eastern Avenue

OX149SP

Eastern Avenue

OX149PJ

Abingdon Caldecott

OX145FW

Ock Bridge Place

OX141NU

Harcourt Way

OX149TJ

Eastern Avenue

OX149TH

Eastern Avenue

OX141ES

Kingston Close

OX145US

Tower Close

OX141BU

Godwyn Close

OX143HX

The Bridge

OX145AQ

Fitchett Yard

Data Sources

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