Overview for Faringdon Road, ABINGDON, OX13 5HN

Introduction

Abingdon-on-Thames (AB-ing-dən), commonly known as Abingdon, is a historic market town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Oxfordshire, England, on the River Thames. Historically the county town of Berkshire, Abingdon has been administered since 1974 by the Vale of White Horse district within Oxfordshire. The area was occupied from the early to middle Iron Age and the remains of a late Iron Age and Roman defensive enclosure lies below the town centre. Abingdon Abbey was founded around 676, giving its name to the emerging town. In the 13th and 14th centuries, Abingdon was an agricultural centre with an extensive trade in wool, alongside weaving and the manufacture of clothing. Charters for the holding of markets and fairs were granted by various monarchs, from Edward I to George II.

The town survived the dissolution of the abbey in 1538, and by the 18th and 19th centuries, with the building of Abingdon Lock in 1790 and the Wilts & Berks Canal in 1810, Abingdon was on important routes for goods transport. In 1856 the Abingdon Railway opened, linking the town with the Great Western Railway. The canal was abandoned in 1906 but a voluntary trust is now working to restore and re-open it. Abingdon railway station was closed to passengers in September 1963. The line remained open for goods until 1984, its role including serving the MG car factory, which operated from 1929 to 1980.

Abingdon's brewery, Morland, makers of Old Speckled Hen ale, was taken over and closed in 1999; the site of the brewery has been redeveloped into housing. The rock band Radiohead formed in 1985 when its members were studying at Abingdon School, a day and boarding independent secondary school. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 33,130. This was 2,504 more than in the 2001 Census total of 30,626, and represented just over 8% growth in the population.

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Summary for Faringdon Road, ABINGDON, OX13 5HN

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Hinton Waldrist
in
Thames
within
Vale of White Horse
in
Oxfordshire
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near OX13 5HN

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
6
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near OX13 5HN

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Faringdon Road, OX13 5HN that have been reported to Thames Valley Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near OX13 5HN

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Police

This area is policed by Thames Valley Police.

Thames Valley Police split their policing area into 108 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Faringdon neighbourhood.

Thames Valley Police

Faringdon Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
49
Dec 2023
62
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023
9
Burglary
Jan 2024
7
Dec 2023
5

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Wantage parliamentary constituency.

Wantage is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by David Johnston (Conservative) since December 2019.

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Most Recent House Sales for Faringdon Road, OX13 5HN

LAMB & FLAG FARINGDON ROAD, OX13 5HN
1 Mar 2021
£555,800
WEYBREAD COTTAGE FARINGDON ROAD, OX13 5HN
9 Sep 2016
£625,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for OX13 5HN

Latitude
51.675208
Longitude
-1.448454

Residents at OX13 5HN

Households
4
Male
7
Female
7
People per Household
3.50

Sunrise and Sunset at OX13 5HN

Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:36

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

OX13 5HN is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.56%
Cloudy68.99%
Rain6.44%
Windy2.93%
Other0.08%

Population

Vale of White Horse
130,000

Deprivation Index

72.4 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at OX13 5HN

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for OX13 5HN

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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