South Avenue is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 1QU 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 South Avenue, Abingdon, OX14 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 1QY, OX14 1QX, OX14 1QT, OX14 1ND, OX14 1QF, OX14 1YQ, OX14 1YF, OX14 1ZB, OX14 1QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX14 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX14 1QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.7% 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 | 19.7% | 19.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.1% | 72.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 28.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 56.7% | 55.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 1QU this area, 5.1% 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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 59.3% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 89% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 92.5% | 81.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 81.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.4% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 12th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 South Avenue, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-09-27 | £496,330 |
| 182 South Avenue, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2020-07-29 | £557,289 |
| 213 South Avenue, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £812,500 | 2017-08-11 | £1,070,798 |
| 180 South Avenue, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-07-21 | £610,714 |
| 182 South Avenue, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2016-06-02 | £564,086 |
OX14 1QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX14 1QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,445 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 | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,785 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 | 748 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 | 4,041 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 | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 1,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Eco Cafe | Long Furlong Community Hall, Boulter Drive | 353 yd | |
| Caprinos | 33 Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 448 yd | |
| The Barns Cafe | Christ Church, Northcourt Road | 515 yd | |
| The Boundary House | 69 Oxford Road | 729 yd | |
| Peachcroft Christian Centre | Lindsay Drive, Abingdon | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread Eagle | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 515 yd | |
| Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 515 yd | |
| Tilsley Park | Dunmore Road, Abingdon | 675 yd | |
| Abingdon Squash & Racketball Club | Abingdon Squash Club, Northcourt Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Wok | 13 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 990 yd | |
| Golden Dragon House | Unit 12, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 1,078 yd | |
| Smarts Fish bar | Unit 11, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Thornhill Walk, Abingdon | 944 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 990 yd | |
| Budgens | Unit 13 Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Furlong BOULTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Fitzharrys School NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Tilsley Park Leisure Centre TILSLEY PARK TILSLEY PARK DUNMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 674 yd |
| Dunmore Road DUNMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Abingdon Squash And Racketball Club ABINGDON SQUASH CLUB ABINGDON SQUASH CLUB NORTHCOURT ROAD | squash courts | 774 yd |
| Abingdon And Witney College (Abingdon Campus) WOOTTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Rush Common School HENDRED WAY | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Boxhill Recreation Ground Boxhill Road | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 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.