Postcode Analysis Vale of White Horse, South East

FARINGDON ROAD, OX14 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARINGDON ROAD, OX14 1BH.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX14 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OX14 1BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX14 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Faringdon Road, 0.6km from Boxhill in Abingdon-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Abingdon Fitzharris ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX14, OX14 1BH offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX14 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00146156 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX14 1BH. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX14 1BH has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft13
Public order11

school Local Schools

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John Mason School

Good1056 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon

Good420 pupils0.3 km
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Carswell Community Primary School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Fitzharrys School

Good679 pupils0.8 km
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Dunmore Primary School

Good430 pupils0.9 km
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Larkmead School

Good825 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good196 pupils1.2 km
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Caldecott Primary School

Good452 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Cashmere Afro Mini Market0.3 km
  • One Stop Stores0.3 km
  • Cow Shed Drinks Company0.6 km
  • Abingdon Distillery0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Abingdon Squash & Racketball Club0.6 km
  • Abingdon Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Old Anchor0.9 km
  • Abingdon & District Conservative Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Abingdon Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Midcounties Cooperative0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • The Magic Wok0.9 km
  • The Kiosk - GLL0.7 km
  • Friends0.5 km
  • Papa Johns0.5 km
  • Golden Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Abingdon Spice0.6 km
  • Al Mulino / Flaming Grill / Tripoli Lebanese restaurant0.5 km
  • Bella Napoli0.5 km
  • Cocos of Abingdon0.5 km
  • Crumbs0.6 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Coseners House Conference Centre0.8 km
  • Crown and Thistle Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radley3.5 km
  • Culham4.2 km
  • Appleford5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Godwyn Close0.1 km
  • Godwyn Close0.1 km
  • John Mason School0.2 km
  • Bath Street0.2 km
  • John Mason School0.2 km