Spring Gardens is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 1AZ 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 Spring Gardens, Abingdon, OX14 1AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 1BA, OX14 1AX, OX14 1DF, OX14 1AS, OX14 1AY, OX14 1TE, OX14 1UP, OX14 1AN, OX14 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX14 1AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.3% | 52.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX14 1AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.2% | 28% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 76.2% | 62.6% | -13.6% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.4% | 61.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 29.1% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around OX14 1AZ this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 63.8% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 30.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 91% | 86.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Gardens was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Gardens has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 186th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Spring Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-04-16 | £883,448 |
| 12 Spring Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-08-20 | £694,937 |
| 3 Spring Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2018-11-20 | £635,155 |
| 3 Spring Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2015-05-01 | £680,701 |
| 5 Spring Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £612,600 | 2014-11-28 | £900,448 |
OX14 1AZ 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecott Primary School Caldecott Road , OX14 5HB | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Cotman Close , OX14 5NL | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,576 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,394 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 | 1,149 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 | 3,616 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 1,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 189 Ock Street, Abingdon | 481 yd | |
| Elite Camps Abingdon | Larkmead School, Faringdon Road | 491 yd | |
| Munchies of Abingdon Hospital | Abingdon Hospital Cafe, ABINGDON HOSPITAL | 591 yd | |
| Mayott House Cafe | Mayott House, Ock Street | 686 yd | |
| Cafe@35 Abingdon Baptist Church | Baptist Church, 35 Ock Street | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Royal British Legion Club | 25 Spring Road, Abingdon | 383 yd | |
| Abingdon Bowls Club | Park Road, Abingdon | 390 yd | |
| Abingdon & District Conservative Club Ltd | 59 Ock Street, Abingdon | 745 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | Ock Street, Abingdon | 795 yd | |
| Oracle Snooker Club | Coexeter House, 21-27 Ock Street | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 1 Colwell Drive, Abingdon | 466 yd | |
| Reeves Traditional Fish and Chips | 173 Ock Street, Abingdon | 481 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 135-141 Ock Street, Abingdon | 534 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 156 Ock Street, Abingdon | 589 yd | |
| Samis BBQ Takeaway | 68 Ock Street, Abingdon | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Thornhill Walk, Abingdon | 956 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit F1, Fairacres Retail Park | 1,002 yd | |
| Midcounties Cooperative | 5 - 13 West St Helen Street | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The School Of St Helen And St Katharine FARINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Abingdon School And Sports Centre PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 553 yd |
| Larkmead School FARINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| John Mason School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| The Manor Preparatory School FARINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) (Closed) Tannery Court Tannery Court Stratton Way | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Caldecott Primary School CALDECOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Feelgood Fitness (Abingdon) (Closed) QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.