Wilsham Road, Abingdon, OX14 5TA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX14 5TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.5%	51.7%	-3.8%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	44.5%	48.3%	3.8%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	27%	29.9%	2.9%	37.9%	-8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	52.2%	46.5%	-5.7%	44.2%	2.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	2.9%	2.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.9%	12.2%	1.3%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	6.9%	7.5%	0.6%	6.1%	1.4%

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	40.5%	48.1%	7.6%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	42.4%	34.2%	-8.2%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	14.3%	14.9%	0.6%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	2.1%	2.4%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.3%	21.3%	-9.0%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	9.8%	-3.0%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.9%	11.4%	1.5%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	0.7%	4.7%	4.0%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.6%	8.7%	2.1%	16.9%	-8.2%
Degree or Similar	32.8%	41.7%	8.9%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	6.9%	2.4%	-4.5%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	96.3%	95.6%	-0.7%	81.4%	14.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.9% 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	89.6%	82.9%	-6.7%	83.2%	-0.3%
European Union	5.8%	7%	1.2%	6.1%	0.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	3.3%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	0.3%	3.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.3%	83.2%	-6.1%	83.2%	0.0%
10+ Years	0.6%	10.1%	9.5%	9.8%	0.3%
5-10 Years	3%	3.4%	0.4%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.7%	76.7%	-1.0%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Oceania	2%	0.1%	1.9%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	50.5%	46.2%	4.3%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Wilsham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilsham Road was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Abingdon Caldecott average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wilsham Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abingdon Caldecott and the 83rd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.6%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in OX14 5TA, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Wilsham Road are based on 85 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 Wilsham Road, Abingdon, OX14 5TA

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX14 5TA

Average Price
£302,359

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£302,359

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wilsham Road

Average Price
£458,420

Semi-Detached
£511,877

Terraced
£560,464

Detached
£526,699

Flats/Maisonettes
£356,236

Other
£392,816

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wilsham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Ferry Court Wilsham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£290,000	2018-10-12	£322,118
1 Ferry Court Wilsham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2016-01-15	£287,944
3 Ferry Court Wilsham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2014-08-29	£304,570
6 Ferry Court Wilsham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2014-04-24	£321,556
2 Ferry Court Wilsham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£217,000	2013-07-12	£307,913

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX14 5TA

Employment

OX14 5TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5TA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	24
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	9
Manufacturing	8
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caldecott Primary School Caldecott Road , OX14 5HB	3out of 4	546 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carswell Community Primary School Bostock Road , OX14 1DP	3out of 4	620 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thameside Primary School Cotman Close , OX14 5NL	3out of 4	740 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB	3out of 4	1,376 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Radley Road , OX14 3PP	3out of 4	1,558 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF	3out of 4	1,713 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP	3out of 4	1,931 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	1,794 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	2,409 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE	- not rated	878 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road , OX14 1AA	- not rated	911 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS	- not rated	1,445 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX20 1LZ	- not rated	1,492 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Kingfisher School Radley Road , OX14 3RR	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forno	9 Reynolds Way, Abingdon	411 yd
Salvation Army	West St Helen Street, Abingdon	518 yd
Pappys Afro Caribbean Cuisine	3 West St Helen Street, Abingdon	518 yd
Annie's at the Boathouse	The Bridge	524 yd
Dil Raj	6 Ock Street, Abingdon	551 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saxton Rovers F.C	Caldecott Recreation Ground, Caldecott Road	47 yd
The Old Anchor	St Helens Wharf, Abingdon	259 yd
Abbey Sailing Club	Wilsham Road, Abingdon	425 yd
Abingdon Vale Cricket Club	Hales Meadows, Culham Road	542 yd
Kings Head & Bell	10 East St Helen Street, Abingdon	548 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Samis BBQ Takeaway	68 Ock Street, Abingdon	554 yd
Posh Nosh	17 Bridge Street, Abingdon	587 yd
Mahee Tandoori	15 Bridge Street, Abingdon	587 yd
Tasty House	17A Bridge Street, Abingdon	587 yd
Papa Johns	7 The Square, Abingdon	628 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Midcounties Cooperative	5 - 13 West St Helen Street		518 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, Abbey Close		903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Caldecott Recreation Ground CALDECOTT RECREATION GROUND CALDECOTT RECREATION GROUND CALDECOTT ROAD	grass pitches	161 yd
Abingdon Town Football Club CULHAM ROAD	grass pitches	435 yd
Results Health Club (Abingdon)	health and fitness suite	486 yd
Hales & Hayes Meadow HALES MEADOWS HALES MEADOWS CULHAM ROAD	grass pitches	543 yd
Results Health Club (Abingdon) (Closed) Tannery Court Tannery Court Stratton Way	health and fitness suite	626 yd
Feelgood Fitness (Abingdon) (Closed) QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite	711 yd
Caldecott Primary School CALDECOTT ROAD	grass pitches	724 yd
Thameside Primary School COTMAN CLOSE	grass pitches	791 yd
Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool 15-16 15-16 ABBEY CLOSE	golf, swimming pool, tennis courts	829 yd
Abingdon School And Sports Centre PARK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	961 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	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%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	102.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OX14 5TA