Brookside is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 1PD is located in the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt 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 Brookside, Abingdon, OX14 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 1NS, OX14 1PA, OX14 1NR, OX14 1QE, OX14 1NU, OX14 1QB, OX14 1NZ, OX14 1GW, OX14 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX14 1PD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 49.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 37.7% | 42.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 39.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 60.9% | 44.7% | -16.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 37.1% | 12.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.5% | 20.3% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 14.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 27.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.3% | 90.7% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 92.8% | 87.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 87.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookside was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookside has the 18th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 78th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avtar Villa, 13 Brookside, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-22 | £422,736 |
| Avtar Villa, 13 Brookside, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-11 | £371,810 |
| 48 Brookside, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2021-08-20 | £354,963 |
| 21 Brookside, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-29 | £285,034 |
| 19 Brookside, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-05-28 | £328,025 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 412 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 | 3,494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 290 yd | |
| The Barns Cafe | Christ Church, Northcourt Road | 327 yd | |
| The Boundary House | 69 Oxford Road | 514 yd | |
| Blue Sky Eco Cafe | Long Furlong Community Hall, Boulter Drive | 949 yd | |
| Snakes and Ladders Adventure Centres Ltd | Unit D Renshaw Industrial Estate, Audlett Drive | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread Eagle | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 327 yd | |
| Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 327 yd | |
| Abingdon Squash & Racketball Club | Abingdon Squash Club, Northcourt Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Wok | 13 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 476 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Thornhill Walk, Abingdon | 666 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Abbey Close | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzharrys School NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Boxhill Recreation Ground Boxhill Road | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Abingdon Squash And Racketball Club ABINGDON SQUASH CLUB ABINGDON SQUASH CLUB NORTHCOURT ROAD | squash courts | 524 yd |
| Abingdon And Witney College (Abingdon Campus) WOOTTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon School RADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| John Mason School WOOTTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Rush Common School HENDRED WAY | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon Sports Pitches RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| St Edmunds Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 833 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.