Market Place is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 3HF 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 Market Place, Abingdon, OX14 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 3HA, OX14 5BD, OX14 3JP, OX14 3HG, OX14 3JF, OX14 5BA, OX14 5EG, OX14 5EY, OX14 3GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX14 3HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX14 3HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.1% | 58.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 30.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
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 | 52.3% | 48.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.7% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.3% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around OX14 3HF this area, 6.7% 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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 59.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 74.8% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 61.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 61.4% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 17.5% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 60.6% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 14.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 427.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 251.5% higher than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Market Place has the 4th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 7th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Market Place, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2005-03-08 | £567,939 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Education | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecott Primary School Caldecott Road , OX14 5HB | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,530 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 | 1,227 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 | 2,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java Cafe | 19 Market Place, Abingdon | 5 yd | |
| Missing Bean | 1 Stert Street | 31 yd | |
| Starbucks | 14 Market Place, Abingdon | 39 yd | |
| R&R | 16 Market Place, Abingdon | 39 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 9 Stert Street | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punch Bowl | 6 Market Place, Abingdon | 80 yd | |
| Narrows | 25 High Street, ABINGDON | 105 yd | |
| Kings Head & Bell | 10 East St Helen Street, Abingdon | 125 yd | |
| The Grapes | 28 High Street | 142 yd | |
| The Tipsy Mercer | 22 High Street, Abingdon | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Nosh | 17 Bridge Street, Abingdon | 115 yd | |
| Mahee Tandoori | 15 Bridge Street, Abingdon | 115 yd | |
| Tasty House | 17A Bridge Street, Abingdon | 115 yd | |
| YourBurgur Plus | 13 - 15 Bath Street, Abingdon | 174 yd | |
| The Kiosk - GLL | Kiosk, Abbey Meadow, Abbey Close | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Cooperative | 5 - 13 West St Helen Street | 181 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Abbey Close | 231 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feelgood Fitness (Abingdon) (Closed) QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 71 yd |
| Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool 15-16 15-16 ABBEY CLOSE | golf, swimming pool, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) (Closed) Tannery Court Tannery Court Stratton Way | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Hales & Hayes Meadow HALES MEADOWS HALES MEADOWS CULHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Abingdon Town Football Club CULHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Abingdon School And Sports Centre PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon School RADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Boxhill Recreation Ground Boxhill Road | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon Sports Pitches RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.