Dearlove Close is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 1LP is located in the Abingdon Dunmore 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 Dearlove Close, Abingdon, OX14 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 1LN, OX14 1LW, OX14 1LH, OX14 1LS, OX14 1LJ, OX14 1LL, OX14 1LR, OX14 1NL, OX14 1LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX14 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 33.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 47.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.6% | 50.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 31.3% | -13.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.7% | 15.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 31.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 90.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 88.9% | 84.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 84.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dearlove Close was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dearlove Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 204th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dearlove Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-06-21 | £374,412 |
| 16 Dearlove Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2023-02-03 | £374,465 |
| 16 Dearlove Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-08-25 | £274,856 |
| 9 Dearlove Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2022-01-07 | £359,259 |
| 11 Dearlove Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-01-27 | £318,162 |
OX14 1LP 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,186 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 | 489 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 | 4,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos | 33 Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 859 yd | |
| Blue Sky Eco Cafe | Long Furlong Community Hall, Boulter Drive | 918 yd | |
| The Barns Cafe | Christ Church, Northcourt Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Squash & Racketball Club | Abingdon Squash Club, Northcourt Road | 392 yd | |
| Tilsley Park | Dunmore Road, Abingdon | 788 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 941 yd | |
| Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Thornhill Walk, Abingdon | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunmore Road DUNMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| Abingdon Squash And Racketball Club ABINGDON SQUASH CLUB ABINGDON SQUASH CLUB NORTHCOURT ROAD | squash courts | 397 yd |
| Abingdon And Witney College (Abingdon Campus) WOOTTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Fitzharrys School NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Tilsley Park Leisure Centre TILSLEY PARK TILSLEY PARK DUNMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 788 yd |
| John Mason School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Long Furlong BOULTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Boxhill Recreation Ground Boxhill Road | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| The School Of St Helen And St Katharine FARINGDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.