OX14 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Faringdon Road, 0.7km from Wildmoor 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 1BG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% 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 18 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00146153 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARINGDON ROAD, OX14 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARINGDON ROAD, OX14 1BG.
304
44
£ 56,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX14 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX14 1BG's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1BG. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BG has low crime rates — 18 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
Carswell Community Primary School
Larkmead School
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon
Caldecott Primary School
Fitzharrys School
Dunmore Primary School
Thameside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cashmere Afro Mini Market0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.6 km
- Cow Shed Drinks Company0.9 km
- Abingdon Distillery0.7 km
- BP Oil Uk Ltd1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Abingdon Squash & Racketball Club0.8 km
- Abingdon Bowls Club0.4 km
- Abingdon & District Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km
- Abingdon Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- Kings Head & Bell1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Midcounties Cooperative0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Abingdon Spice0.9 km
- Al Mulino / Flaming Grill / Tripoli Lebanese restaurant0.8 km
- Bella Napoli0.8 km
- Cocos of Abingdon0.7 km
- Crumbs0.9 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Friends0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Golden Kitchen0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radley3.9 km
- Culham4.6 km
- Appleford5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Spring Road0.0 km
- Spring Road0.1 km
- Larkhill Road HAR DEL0.4 km
- Godwyn Close0.4 km
- Larkmead School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX141BG · Data under Open Government Licence