OX14 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Godwyn Close, 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 1BU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £497k, down 1.0% year-on-year. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00146156 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GODWYN CLOSE, OX14 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODWYN CLOSE, OX14 1BU.
459
38
£ 56,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX14 1BU 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.
Area Character
OX14 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £497k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX14 1BU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 412,500
2 sales · Mean £ 412,500
Flat
£ 475,000
2 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX14 1BU has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
John Mason School
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Carswell Community Primary School
Fitzharrys School
Larkmead School
Dunmore Primary School
Caldecott Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Best One1.0 km
- Cashmere Afro Mini Market0.2 km
- One Stop Stores0.2 km
- Cow Shed Drinks Company0.7 km
- Abingdon Distillery0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Abingdon Squash & Racketball Club0.6 km
- Abingdon Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Old Anchor1.0 km
- Abingdon & District Conservative Club Ltd0.6 km
- Abingdon Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Midcounties Cooperative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- The Magic Wok1.0 km
- The Kiosk - GLL0.8 km
- Friends0.6 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Abingdon Spice0.7 km
- Al Mulino / Flaming Grill / Tripoli Lebanese restaurant0.6 km
- Bella Napoli0.6 km
- Cocos of Abingdon0.6 km
- Crumbs0.7 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Coseners House Conference Centre0.9 km
- Crown and Thistle Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radley3.5 km
- Culham4.3 km
- Appleford5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Godwyn Close0.1 km
- Godwyn Close0.1 km
- John Mason School0.1 km
- John Mason School0.2 km
- Lenthall Rd HAR DEL0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX141BU · Data under Open Government Licence