Harwell Close is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 2AR 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harwell Close, Abingdon, OX14 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 2AH, OX14 2AQ, OX14 2AS, OX14 2AL, OX14 2BS, OX14 2AA, OX14 2BT, OX14 2BH, OX14 2AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX14 2AR 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 2AR 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 Harwell Close 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.
Harwell Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Harwell Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2011-06-07 | £570,860 |
| 1 Harwell Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2008-04-22 | £561,167 |
| 4 Harwell Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-10-04 | £661,446 |
| 3 Harwell Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2005-02-04 | £597,790 |
| 5 Harwell Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2001-07-27 | £610,220 |
OX14 2AR 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 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 841 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 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 2,093 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 | 994 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 | 3,419 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 | 775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 2,059 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 | 99 yd | |
| The Barns Cafe | Christ Church, Northcourt Road | 291 yd | |
| Caprinos | 33 Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 369 yd | |
| Peachcroft Christian Centre | Lindsay Drive, Abingdon | 536 yd | |
| Beans & Blends | Unit 3, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread Eagle | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 291 yd | |
| Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 291 yd | |
| College Oak | Peachcroft Road, Abingdon | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Wok | 13 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 521 yd | |
| Golden Dragon House | Unit 12, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 613 yd | |
| Smarts Fish bar | Unit 11, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 613 yd | |
| Azeem Indian Takeaway | 191 Radley Road, Abingdon | 616 yd | |
| China Court | 59 Hadland Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 521 yd | |
| Budgens | Unit 13 Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Rush Common School HENDRED WAY | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Thomas Reade Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| St Edmunds Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon School RADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Long Furlong BOULTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon Sports Pitches RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Fitzharrys School NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Boxhill Recreation Ground Boxhill Road | grass pitches | 938 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.