Appleford Drive is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 2AQ 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 Appleford Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 2AR, OX14 2BS, OX14 2AH, OX14 2AL, OX14 2BT, OX14 2AS, OX14 2BH, OX14 2BP, OX14 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX14 2AQ is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 54% | 46.5% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 46% | 53.5% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OX14 2AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 25.2% | 32% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 53.7% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 46.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 19.4% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 7.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 43.1% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 92.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 89.8% | 85% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 84.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleford Drive was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleford Drive has the 41st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 188th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Appleford Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2007-08-29 | £609,157 |
| 103 Appleford Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2001-02-26 | £514,025 |
OX14 2AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 875 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 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 2,129 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 | 1,027 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 | 3,446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 2,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary House | 69 Oxford Road | 144 yd | |
| The Barns Cafe | Christ Church, Northcourt Road | 318 yd | |
| Caprinos | 33 Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 392 yd | |
| Peachcroft Christian Centre | Lindsay Drive, Abingdon | 492 yd | |
| Beans & Blends | Unit 3, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread Eagle | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 318 yd | |
| Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 318 yd | |
| College Oak | Peachcroft Road, Abingdon | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Wok | 13 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 566 yd | |
| Golden Dragon House | Unit 12, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 571 yd | |
| Smarts Fish bar | Unit 11, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 571 yd | |
| Azeem Indian Takeaway | 191 Radley Road, Abingdon | 609 yd | |
| China Court | 59 Hadland Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 566 yd | |
| Budgens | Unit 13 Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Rush Common School HENDRED WAY | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Thomas Reade Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Long Furlong BOULTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| St Edmunds Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon School RADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon Sports Pitches RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Fitzharrys School NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Boxhill Recreation Ground Boxhill Road | grass pitches | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.