Kent Close, Abingdon, OX14 3XJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX14 3XJ 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	48.5%	50.6%	2.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	51.5%	49.4%	-2.1%	49.0%	0.4%

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 area around OX14 3XJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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	47.4%	47.2%	-0.2%	37.9%	9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	36.2%	34.6%	-1.6%	44.2%	-9.6%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	12.7%	13.1%	0.4%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.3%	51.6%	-0.7%	48.4%	3.2%
Good health	35.1%	32.4%	-2.7%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	10.3%	11.7%	1.4%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

In the area around OX14 3XJ this area, 9.7% 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 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.1%	9.7%	-3.4%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	8.8%	-7.2%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.8%	14.4%	3.6%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	12.5%	-0.6%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	35.7%	49.5%	13.8%	33.8%	15.7%
Other	7.5%	2.3%	-5.2%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.0%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.8%	2%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%
White	90.8%	90.2%	-0.6%	81.4%	8.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.3% 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	84.4%	81.3%	-3.1%	83.2%	-1.9%
European Union	7.6%	9.4%	1.8%	6.1%	3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.9%	3.9%	2.0%	2.7%	1.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.8%	1.6%	-2.2%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	3.5%	1.6%	1.3%	2.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84%	81.3%	-2.7%	83.2%	-1.9%
10+ Years	2.7%	8.6%	5.9%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	5%	3.5%	-1.5%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	2.7%	-2.6%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
France	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	3.9%	1.5%	2.4%
North Africa	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Central and South America	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	45.3%	46.2%	-0.9%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	10.2%	6.0%	4.2%

Safety

Is Kent Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Close was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.9% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Kent Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt and the 89th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in OX14 3XJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Kent Close are based on 22 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 Kent Close, Abingdon, OX14 3XJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX14 3XJ

Average Price
£375,596

Semi-Detached
£357,239

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£504,095

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kent Close

Average Price
£375,259

Semi-Detached
£363,458

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£493,270

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kent CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Kent Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-11-08	£359,728
5 Kent Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2022-07-28	£438,301
2 Kent Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-10-15	£363,175
6 Kent Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2014-08-04	£377,345
12 Kent Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£309,950	2012-06-29	£526,477

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX14 3XJ

Employment

OX14 3XJ 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	121
Part-Time Employee	25
Retired	23
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Manufacturing	20
Information and communication	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Reade Primary School Thomas Reade Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3RR	4out of 4	193 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP	3out of 4	448 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rush Common School Hendred Way , OX14 2AW	3out of 4	607 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR	3out of 4	1,254 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	1,508 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB	3out of 4	1,648 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF	3out of 4	2,560 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	1,652 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	2,500 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	180 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS	- not rated	735 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE	- not rated	1,679 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ	- not rated	2,267 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA	- not rated	2,369 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Artizian	Sophos, The Pentagon	351 yd
The White Horse Leisure And Tennis Centre	Audlett Drive, Abingdon	389 yd
Snakes and Ladders Adventure Centres Ltd	Unit D Renshaw Industrial Estate, Audlett Drive	724 yd
The Boundary House	69 Oxford Road	945 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Court	59 Hadland Road	68 yd
Azeem Indian Takeaway	191 Radley Road, Abingdon	546 yd
The Magic Wok	13 Oxford Road, Abingdon	825 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	15 Oxford Road, Abingdon		825 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thomas Reade Primary School RADLEY ROAD	grass pitches	296 yd
White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre AUDLETT DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	389 yd
St Edmunds Primary School RADLEY ROAD	grass pitches	559 yd
Rush Common School HENDRED WAY	grass pitches	664 yd
Our Lady'S Abingdon Sports Pitches RADLEY ROAD	grass pitches	665 yd
Our Lady'S Abingdon School RADLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	864 yd
Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool 15-16 15-16 ABBEY CLOSE	golf, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,085 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	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	75.0%

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	88.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

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