Norris Close is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 2RW is located in the Abingdon Peachcroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norris Close, Abingdon, OX14 2RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 2RN, OX14 2RS, OX14 2RP, OX14 3SX, OX14 3TF, OX14 3TE, OX14 2QA, OX14 2RL, OX14 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX14 2RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 52.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 38.3% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 40.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 38.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2RW this area, 8.7% 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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 44.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92.3% | 86.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 88.7% | 82.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 82.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norris Close was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Norris Close has the 34th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 203rd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Norris Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-01 | £354,814 |
| 104 Norris Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-07-26 | £373,053 |
| 91 Norris Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-11-09 | £276,302 |
| 95 Norris Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-24 | £315,673 |
| 96 Norris Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2021-07-21 | £318,245 |
OX14 2RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,147 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 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 1,630 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 | 3,472 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 | 894 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radley College Abingdon , Oxfordshire OX14 2HR | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 2,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beans & Blends | Unit 3, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 177 yd | |
| Peachcroft Christian Centre | Lindsay Drive, Abingdon | 260 yd | |
| The Boundary House | 69 Oxford Road | 722 yd | |
| Wells Farmshop & Cafe | Wells Stores, Twelve Acre Drive | 728 yd | |
| The Barns Cafe | Christ Church, Northcourt Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Oak | Peachcroft Road, Abingdon | 180 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 918 yd | |
| Abingdon United Football Club & Social Club | Northcourt Road, Abingdon | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon House | Unit 12, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 177 yd | |
| Smarts Fish bar | Unit 11, Peachcroft Shopping Centre | 177 yd | |
| Azeem Indian Takeaway | 191 Radley Road, Abingdon | 452 yd | |
| China Court | 59 Hadland Road | 931 yd | |
| The Magic Wok | 13 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Unit 13 Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road | 177 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Common School HENDRED WAY | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Barrow Hills THE CHESTNUTS | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Thomas Reade Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Abingdon United Football Club NORTHCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Thrupp Lane NORFOLK CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.