Marcham Road is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 1AD is located in the Abingdon Fitzharris electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 1AF, OX14 1AA, OX14 1GQ, OX14 1SP, OX14 1AL, OX14 1AJ, OX14 5PW, OX14 1UW, OX14 1GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX14 1AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 53.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 42.5% | 46.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX14 1AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 43.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 39.6% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 7.4% | -8.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 40.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 24.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 27.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 38% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.3% | 92.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 85.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 85.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marcham Road was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marcham Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 164th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ock Mill Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,205,000 | 2024-07-03 | £2,331,387 |
| Abingdon Court Care Home Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £10,591,000 | 2018-06-29 | £11,789,335 |
OX14 1AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecott Primary School Caldecott Road , OX14 5HB | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Cotman Close , OX14 5NL | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon and Witney College Wootton Road , OX14 1GG | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa School UK Thame Lane , Culham OX14 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA | - not rated | 303 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies of Abingdon Hospital | Abingdon Hospital Cafe, ABINGDON HOSPITAL | 217 yd | |
| The White Horse | 189 Ock Street, Abingdon | 399 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | UNIT F2B, FAIRACRES, MARCHAM ROAD | 443 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A4, Fairacres | 558 yd | |
| Cafe 1889 | Miele, Fairacres | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Royal British Legion Club | 25 Spring Road, Abingdon | 320 yd | |
| Abingdon Bowls Club | Park Road, Abingdon | 638 yd | |
| Abingdon & District Conservative Club Ltd | 59 Ock Street, Abingdon | 892 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | Ock Street, Abingdon | 938 yd | |
| Oracle Snooker Club | Coexeter House, 21-27 Ock Street | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 1 Colwell Drive, Abingdon | 248 yd | |
| Reeves Traditional Fish and Chips | 173 Ock Street, Abingdon | 399 yd | |
| Asda Express at Euro Garages | Esso/On The Run, Marcham Road | 464 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 135-141 Ock Street, Abingdon | 545 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 156 Ock Street, Abingdon | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit F1, Fairacres Retail Park | 627 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Marcham Road | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Primary School CALDECOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| The School Of St Helen And St Katharine FARINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Larkmead School FARINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Abingdon School And Sports Centre PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) (Closed) Tannery Court Tannery Court Stratton Way | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Thameside Primary School COTMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Caldecott Recreation Ground CALDECOTT RECREATION GROUND CALDECOTT RECREATION GROUND CALDECOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.