OX14 1AF is a mixed residential area on Marcham Road, 0.9km from Caldecott in Abingdon-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Abingdon Caldecott ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For families considering a move, OX14 1AF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX14 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00146186 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARCHAM ROAD, OX14 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCHAM ROAD, OX14 1AF.
341
45
£ 56,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX14 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
OX14 1AF is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX14 1AF. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX14 1AF is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Caldecott Primary School
Carswell Community Primary School
Larkmead School
Thameside Primary School
John Mason School
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Abingdon Bowls Club0.7 km
- Abingdon & District Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
- Abingdon Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- The Brewery Tap1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- McDonalds0.2 km
- Golden Kitchen0.7 km
- Marcham Road EG0.3 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
- YO! To Go0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Gold Star Off License0.5 km
- Majestic Wine0.3 km
- Argos Ltd0.3 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe 18890.6 km
- Cafe@35 Abingdon Baptist Church0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.3 km
- Hugomango's The Thai1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radley4.6 km
- Culham4.8 km
- Appleford5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Community Hospital0.0 km
- Community Hospital0.1 km
- Colwell Drive0.2 km
- Colwell Drive0.2 km
- Ladygrove Paddock0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX141AF · Data under Open Government Licence