Welford Gardens is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 2BN 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 Welford Gardens, Abingdon, OX14 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 2BY, OX14 2BW, OX14 2AB, OX14 2BJ, OX14 2BZ, OX14 2BP, OX14 2BL, OX14 2DA, OX14 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX14 2BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 35.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 49.8% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 47.4% | 44.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.5% | 20.9% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 33.9% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 90.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 93.4% | 85.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welford Gardens was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welford Gardens has the 37th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 166th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Welford Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-01-27 | £444,277 |
| 13 Welford Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2023-11-14 | £403,448 |
| 31B Welford Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-18 | £240,357 |
| 31 Welford Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-18 | £240,357 |
| 31 Welford Gardens, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £328,500 | 2022-01-28 | £382,190 |
OX14 2BN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,191 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 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 2,332 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 | 1,221 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 | 3,726 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 | 1,077 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Radley College Abingdon , Oxfordshire OX14 2HR | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peachcroft Christian Centre | Lindsay Drive, Abingdon | 282 yd | |
| Beans & Blends | Unit 3, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 389 yd | |
| The Boundary House | 69 Oxford Road | 471 yd | |
| The Barns Cafe | Christ Church, Northcourt Road | 537 yd | |
| Caprinos | 33 Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Oak | Peachcroft Road, Abingdon | 424 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 537 yd | |
| Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon House | Unit 12, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 389 yd | |
| Smarts Fish bar | Unit 11, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 389 yd | |
| Azeem Indian Takeaway | 191 Radley Road, Abingdon | 753 yd | |
| The Magic Wok | 13 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Unit 13 Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road | 389 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Rush Common School HENDRED WAY | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Long Furlong BOULTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Thomas Reade Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Fitzharrys School NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.