OX14 1BY is a well-regarded residential area located 1.2km from Shippon in Abingdon-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Abingdon Fitzharris ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX14 1BY has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00146157 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX14 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX14 1BY.
235
37
£ 56,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX14 1BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates OX14 1BY — age 37, 37% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX14 1BY. The average age is 36.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OX14 1BY is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Caldecott Primary School
Larkmead School
Carswell Community Primary School
Thameside Primary School
John Mason School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- McDonalds0.5 km
- Marcham Road EG0.2 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- YO! To Go0.3 km
- Reeves Traditional Fish and Chips0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Gold Star Off License1.0 km
- Majestic Wine0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.1 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.3 km
- Cafe 18890.1 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.2 km
- Munchies of Abingdon Hospital0.4 km
- Subway0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Extra0.3 km
- Lidl0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Abingdon Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radley5.0 km
- Culham5.2 km
- Appleford5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fairacres0.1 km
- Fairacres0.1 km
- Tesco Store0.2 km
- Community Hospital0.4 km
- Community Hospital0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OX141BY · Data under Open Government Licence