Gibson Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX14 1XT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	51.4%	48.2%	-3.2%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	48.6%	51.8%	3.2%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

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 1XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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	26.3%	35.9%	9.6%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	52.6%	-7.1%	44.2%	8.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	10.3%	7.2%	-3.1%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	2.1%	3.6%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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 (91.3%) 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	57.6%	62.6%	5.0%	48.4%	14.2%
Good health	32.4%	28.7%	-3.7%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	8.1%	6.8%	-1.3%	12.7%	-5.9%
Bad health	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 1XT this area, 6% 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 53.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.8%	6%	-1.8%	18.2%	-12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	6.7%	-4.4%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	13.5%	1.2%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	16.3%	4.8%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	48.1%	53.2%	5.1%	33.8%	19.4%
Other	5.3%	2%	-3.3%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	4.4%	3.2%	-1.2%	0.7%	2.5%
Indian	4%	1%	-3.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	86.3%	86.5%	0.2%	81.4%	5.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.5% 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	85%	78.5%	-6.5%	83.2%	-4.7%
European Union	4.4%	12.8%	8.4%	6.1%	6.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	6.5%	3.5%	-3.0%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.7%	78.5%	-6.2%	83.2%	-4.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	11.5%	11.2%	9.8%	1.7%
5-10 Years	2.2%	3.8%	1.6%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	4.7%	4.5%	-0.2%	2.2%	2.3%
Less than 2 years	8.1%	1.6%	-6.5%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
France	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Spain	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	1%	0.1%	0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Gibson Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibson Close was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gibson Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 84th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 158.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX14 1XT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gibson Close are based on 174 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Vale Of White Horse.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gibson Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XT

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX14 1XT

Average Price
£347,491

Semi-Detached
£337,955

Terraced
£301,752

Detached
£583,073

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gibson Close

Average Price
£392,656

Semi-Detached
£361,875

Terraced
£324,237

Detached
£563,409

Flats/Maisonettes
£208,366

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gibson CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
86 Gibson Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£303,500	2025-01-29	£321,043
16 Gibson Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£296,000	2024-07-12	£326,112
54 Gibson Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-03-29	£238,214
60 Gibson Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£296,750	2022-08-19	£324,955
58 Gibson Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2021-07-30	£350,916

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX14 1XT

Employment

OX14 1XT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	15
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Information and communication	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Manufacturing	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Mining and quarrying	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Transport and storage	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP	3out of 4	194 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR	3out of 4	1,020 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW	3out of 4	1,225 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB	3out of 4	1,604 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR	4out of 4	1,640 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB	3out of 4	1,785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF	3out of 4	2,354 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abingdon and Witney College Wootton Road , OX14 1GG	- not rated	1,324 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Europa School UK Thame Lane , Culham OX14 3DZ	3out of 4	4,312 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS	- not rated	1,633 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR	3out of 4	1,669 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Radley College Abingdon , Oxfordshire OX14 2HR	- not rated	2,048 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE	- not rated	2,186 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ	- not rated	2,188 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Sky Eco Cafe	Long Furlong Community Hall, Boulter Drive	277 yd
Peachcroft Christian Centre	Lindsay Drive, Abingdon	784 yd
Caprinos	33 Northcourt Road, Abingdon	855 yd
Beans & Blends	Unit 3, Peachcroft Shopping Centre	873 yd
The Barns Cafe	Christ Church, Northcourt Road	876 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tilsley Park	Dunmore Road, Abingdon	773 yd
Spread Eagle	Northcourt Road, Abingdon	876 yd
Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club	Northcourt Road, Abingdon	876 yd
College Oak	Peachcroft Road, Abingdon	889 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Golden Dragon House	Unit 12, Peachcroft Shopping Centre		873 yd
Smarts Fish bar	Unit 11, Peachcroft Shopping Centre		873 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Budgens	Unit 13 Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road		873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Long Furlong BOULTER DRIVE	grass pitches	313 yd
Tilsley Park Leisure Centre TILSLEY PARK TILSLEY PARK DUNMORE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks	772 yd
Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD	grass pitches	845 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67 Mbit/s
Average download speed	142.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX14 1XT