OX14 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Larkhill Road, 0.5km from Wildmoor in Abingdon-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Abingdon Fitzharris ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, OX14 1BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £509k, up 34.7% 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00146166 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKHILL ROAD, OX14 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKHILL ROAD, OX14 1BJ.
295
50
£ 56,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX14 1BJ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX14 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£509k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £509k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 34.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX14 1BJ. The average age is 50.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
12 sales · Mean £ 443,166
Detached
£ 687,500
5 sales · Mean £ 698,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX14 1BJ has low crime rates — 44 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
Larkmead School
Carswell Community Primary School
Fitzharrys School
Dunmore Primary School
Caldecott Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Cashmere Afro Mini Market0.3 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- Cow Shed Drinks Company0.9 km
- Abingdon Distillery0.8 km
- BP Oil Uk Ltd0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Abingdon Squash & Racketball Club0.6 km
- Abingdon Bowls Club0.6 km
- Abingdon & District Conservative Club Ltd0.8 km
- Abingdon Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- Narrows1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Midcounties Cooperative1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Abingdon Spice0.9 km
- Al Mulino / Flaming Grill / Tripoli Lebanese restaurant0.8 km
- Bella Napoli0.9 km
- Cocos of Abingdon0.8 km
- Crumbs1.0 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Friends0.8 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Golden Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radley3.7 km
- Culham4.6 km
- Appleford5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Larkhill Road HAR DEL0.1 km
- Spring Road0.2 km
- Spring Road0.2 km
- Larkhill Road HAR DEL0.3 km
- John Mason School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX141BJ · Data under Open Government Licence