Burgess Close is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 3JT 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 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burgess Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 3JD, OX14 3ZD, OX14 3PY, OX14 3JB, OX14 3ZB, OX14 3JF, OX14 3GQ, OX14 3RN, OX14 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX14 3JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 50.6% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43.1% | 49.4% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 33.1% | 47.4% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 34.4% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 53.7% | 51.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3JT this area, 8.3% 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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 6.3% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.5% | 67.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.4% | 82.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 75.8% | 69.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 16.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 69.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 10.9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burgess Close was 203.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% higher than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burgess Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 22nd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Burgess Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2015-05-14 | £642,580 |
| 3 Burgess Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2014-01-17 | £618,193 |
| 7 Burgess Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2010-11-05 | £681,047 |
| 4 Burgess Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2010-05-07 | £677,976 |
| 8 Burgess Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2008-04-15 | £636,560 |
OX14 3JT 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,672 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 | 1,201 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 | 2,514 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 | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guildhall | Abbey Close, Abingdon | 155 yd | |
| Lotties Bakeaway | 27 Stert Street, Abingdon | 200 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 9 Stert Street | 202 yd | |
| Missing Bean | 1 Stert Street | 205 yd | |
| Java Cafe | 19 Market Place, Abingdon | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punch Bowl | 6 Market Place, Abingdon | 303 yd | |
| Kings Head & Bell | 10 East St Helen Street, Abingdon | 336 yd | |
| Narrows | 25 High Street, ABINGDON | 336 yd | |
| The Grapes | 28 High Street | 375 yd | |
| The Tipsy Mercer | 22 High Street, Abingdon | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk - GLL | Kiosk, Abbey Meadow, Abbey Close | 56 yd | |
| Posh Nosh | 17 Bridge Street, Abingdon | 282 yd | |
| Mahee Tandoori | 15 Bridge Street, Abingdon | 282 yd | |
| Tasty House | 17A Bridge Street, Abingdon | 282 yd | |
| YourBurgur Plus | 13 - 15 Bath Street, Abingdon | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Abbey Close | 137 yd | |
| Midcounties Cooperative | 5 - 13 West St Helen Street | 411 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Oxford Road, Abingdon | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool 15-16 15-16 ABBEY CLOSE | golf, swimming pool, tennis courts | 216 yd |
| Feelgood Fitness (Abingdon) (Closed) QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Hales & Hayes Meadow HALES MEADOWS HALES MEADOWS CULHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon School RADLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Our Lady'S Abingdon Sports Pitches RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) (Closed) Tannery Court Tannery Court Stratton Way | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Abingdon Town Football Club CULHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| St Edmunds Primary School RADLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Boxhill Recreation Ground Boxhill Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Results Health Club (Abingdon) | health and fitness suite | 752 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.