Bridges Close is in Abingdon and in Vale Of White Horse district. OX14 5PF is located in the Abingdon Fitzharris 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 Bridges Close, Abingdon, OX14 5PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX14 5NX, OX14 5NY, OX14 5PE, OX14 5NT, OX14 5PD, OX14 5PG, OX14 5PQ, OX14 5NZ, OX14 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OX14 5PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 54.6% | 49.1% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 50.9% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 27.3% | 25% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 59.8% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 49.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.5% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25% | 19.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 35.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 93.1% | 90% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 90% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridges Close was 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% higher than the Abingdon Caldecott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridges Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abingdon Caldecott and the 68th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bridges Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-06-20 | £389,511 |
| 3 Bridges Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2024-06-28 | £376,647 |
| 14 Bridges Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2024-06-07 | £412,461 |
| 22 Bridges Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-24 | £363,828 |
| 7 Bridges Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2023-06-30 | £480,081 |
OX14 5PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX14 5PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Primary School Caldecott Road , OX14 5HB | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Cotman Close , OX14 5NL | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Community Primary School Hilliat Fields , Drayton OX14 4JF | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,517 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 | 2,294 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 | 3,376 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road , Shippon OX13 6LN | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midget | Preston Road, Abingdon | 490 yd | |
| Munchies of Abingdon Hospital | Abingdon Hospital Cafe, ABINGDON HOSPITAL | 795 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | UNIT F2B, FAIRACRES, MARCHAM ROAD | 802 yd | |
| The White Horse | 189 Ock Street, Abingdon | 849 yd | |
| Forno | 9 Reynolds Way, Abingdon | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Royal British Legion Club | 25 Spring Road, Abingdon | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express at Euro Garages | Esso/On The Run, Marcham Road | 667 yd | |
| Reeves Traditional Fish and Chips | 173 Ock Street, Abingdon | 849 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco, Marcham Road | 861 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1 Colwell Drive, Abingdon | 918 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 156 Ock Street, Abingdon | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Marcham Road | 861 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit F1, Fairacres Retail Park | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Primary School CALDECOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Thameside Primary School COTMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Caldecott Recreation Ground CALDECOTT RECREATION GROUND CALDECOTT RECREATION GROUND CALDECOTT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Abingdon Lawn Tennis Club Lambrick Way | tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.