Area Guide · OX14

Living in
Abingdon

Your complete guide to life in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The town's combination of historic character, excellent schools, riverside setting and strong transport links makes OX14 one of South Oxfordshire's most desirable places to live.

About Abingdon

One of England's oldest towns on the River Thames

Abingdon-on-Thames claims to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in England. The town sits on the River Thames, 8 miles south of Oxford, and has a beautifully preserved historic town centre with the County Hall museum, St Helen's Church and a thriving independent high street.

The OX14 market is one of the strongest in South Oxfordshire, attracting buyers and renters from Oxford, London commuters and those drawn by the excellent schools. The river and conservation area properties command a consistent premium.

Schools

Fitzharrys School (Ofsted: Good) · St Edmund's Catholic School · Larkmead School · Strong primary school offering across OX14.

Transport

Oxford 8 miles (regular bus X1/X2) · A34 junction via Drayton · Didcot Parkway (trains to London) 6 miles · London Paddington ~55 min by rail.

Amenities

River Thames · County Hall museum · weekly market · Abingdon Abbey · Audlett Drive retail park · Waitrose · independent shops and restaurants.

Employment

Oxford University & NHS (8 miles) · Milton Park business park · Science Vale UK · Culham Science Centre · Harwell Campus.
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