Living in Abingdon-on-Thames
Abingdon-on-Thames is in Oxfordshire.
Abingdon-on-Thames. It is known for its strong high street and riverfront.
Where is Abingdon-on-Thames?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Abingdon-on-Thames at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £350k (median of 1,345 sales across the built-up area)
What Abingdon-on-Thames is known for
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Abingdon-on-Thames like to live in?
It is known for its strong high street and riverfront. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 60.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Abingdon-on-Thames is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Abingdon-on-Thames known for?
Abingdon-on-Thames is known for strong high street, riverfront.
Is Abingdon-on-Thames good for families?
Families in Abingdon-on-Thames have 9 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 60.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Abingdon-on-Thames is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Abingdon-on-Thames likely to suit?
Abingdon-on-Thames may suit people who value 9 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Abingdon-on-Thames?
Schools here perform strongly. Abingdon-on-Thames has 9 rated schools within reach.
Is Abingdon-on-Thames a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 60.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Abingdon-on-Thames is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Abingdon-on-Thames?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Abingdon-on-Thames?
Homes in Abingdon-on-Thames typically sell for around £350k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 1,345 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Abingdon-on-Thames?
Abingdon-on-Thames is located in Oxfordshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.