Boreford Road, Abingdon, OX14 2QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX14 2QX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	52.4%	47.8%	-4.6%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	47.6%	52.2%	4.6%	49.0%	3.2%

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 2QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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	23.6%	23.3%	-0.3%	37.9%	-14.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	59.9%	-2.1%	44.2%	15.7%
Separated	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	8.4%	7.9%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	4.4%	6.2%	1.8%	6.1%	0.1%

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 (86.5%) 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%	50.9%	-5.1%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	34.3%	35.6%	1.3%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	7.8%	10.5%	2.7%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	1.9%	2.9%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16%	11%	-5.0%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	8.8%	-6.4%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	12.7%	-0.1%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	7.5%	3.1%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	19.7%	5.3%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	34%	36.8%	2.8%	33.8%	3.0%
Other	3.2%	3.5%	0.3%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.7%	93.8%	-3.9%	81.4%	12.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% 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	93.2%	89.8%	-3.4%	83.2%	6.6%
European Union	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	3.6%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	89.8%	-3.1%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0%	7.3%	7.3%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.5%	-3.0%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
France	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Boreford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boreford Road was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Boreford Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 46th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

🔎 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 2QX, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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 Boreford Road are based on 13 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 Boreford Road, Abingdon, OX14 2QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX14 2QX

Average Price
£407,637

Semi-Detached
£407,637

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boreford Road

Average Price
£416,917

Semi-Detached
£414,199

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£449,527

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boreford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Boreford Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2025-06-30	£449,527
3 Boreford Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-06-23	£340,994
14 Boreford Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£417,000	2022-09-09	£458,324
8 Boreford Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2016-08-05	£455,872
10 Boreford Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-01-10	£398,983

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX14 2QX

Employment

OX14 2QX 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	89
Retired	66
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	26
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Information and communication	14
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2

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	760 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW	3out of 4	951 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR	3out of 4	1,259 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR	4out of 4	1,299 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP	3out of 4	1,570 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,460 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB	3out of 4	2,083 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF	3out of 4	2,822 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	1,715 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	3,969 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR	3out of 4	1,364 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Radley College Abingdon , Oxfordshire OX14 2HR	- not rated	1,458 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS	- not rated	1,593 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chandlings Bagley Wood , Kennington OX1 5ND	- not rated	2,373 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE	- not rated	2,402 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beans & Blends	Unit 3, Peachcroft Shopping Centre	341 yd
Peachcroft Christian Centre	Lindsay Drive, Abingdon	344 yd
Wells Farmshop & Cafe	Wells Stores, Twelve Acre Drive	540 yd
Blue Sky Eco Cafe	Long Furlong Community Hall, Boulter Drive	948 yd
The Boundary House	69 Oxford Road	949 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
College Oak	Peachcroft Road, Abingdon	322 yd
Spread Eagle	Northcourt Road, Abingdon	1,043 yd
Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club	Northcourt Road, Abingdon	1,043 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Dragon House	Unit 12, Peachcroft Shopping Centre	341 yd
Smarts Fish bar	Unit 11, Peachcroft Shopping Centre	341 yd
Azeem Indian Takeaway	191 Radley Road, Abingdon	939 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Budgens	Unit 13 Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road		341 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD	grass pitches	942 yd
Long Furlong BOULTER DRIVE	grass pitches	947 yd
Rush Common School HENDRED WAY	grass pitches	971 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	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%

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	38.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OX14 2QX