Town Pop. 33,833

Living in Abingdon-on-Thames: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abingdon-on-Thames comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Abingdon-on-Thames most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 67/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 11 places in the OX13 postcode district. It scores 10 points above the OX13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its healthcare score runs 37 points above the OX13 district's 17/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX13 postcode district.

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Abingdon-on-Thames scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,081 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 367 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 249 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 220 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 192 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 554 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thornley Close 211 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 157 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 102 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 32
Sports Pitches Ample 36
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 26
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 21

Services

Schools
57
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 15 in area · 18 within 4km
13Good2Ungraded
  • Caldecott Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Carswell Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Dunmore Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Fitzharrys SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingfisher SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Larkmead SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Radley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rush Common SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, AbingdonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital5.4 mi
Great Western Hospital20 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
4 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,613 patients per GP
7dentists7pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
62
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 733 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed2.3%Retired23%Student3.5%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership65.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Radley 2 mi
Culham 2.5 mi
Appleford 3.1 mi
J8A M40 9.2 mi
J8A M40 9.2 mi
J8 M40 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 30
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 20
Retail Shopping Ample 110
Takeaways Ample 24
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 230
Detached £520,000 41
Semi-detached £382,500 63
Terraced £325,000 77
Flat / Maisonette £225,000 49
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£203k £334k £469k £601k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Shippon 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bayworth 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cothill 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clifton Hampden 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton Courtenay 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kennington 58 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abingdon-on-Thames a nice place to live?

Abingdon-on-Thames is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abingdon-on-Thames is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abingdon-on-Thames?

Abingdon-on-Thames has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 2,663 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Abingdon-on-Thames?

Among the top-rated schools in Abingdon-on-Thames are Caldecott Primary School, Carswell Community Primary School and Dunmore Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 15 rated schools in Abingdon-on-Thames in total.

What are house prices like in Abingdon-on-Thames?

The current median house price in Abingdon-on-Thames is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £520,000, semi-detached £382,500, terraced £325,000, flat £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 230 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Abingdon-on-Thames in context

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Postcode districts in Abingdon-on-Thames

OX13 48 ⇄
OX14 58 ⇄

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