Distances |
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| Heathrow | 49 miles 1 hour 6 mins |
| Gatwick | 87 miles 1 hour 45 mins |
| M25 | 40 miles 53 minutes |
| Oxford | 7 miles 19 minutes |
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Didcot Train from Didcot |
7 miles 16 minutes
42 mins to Paddington
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Why Chiltern Relocation loves Abingdon: This is a very popular family location due to the excellent recreational facilities on offer. Its proximity to the River Thames and Oxford make it a unique location where locals can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Abingdon is an attractive market town found 5 miles to the south of Oxford. It is moments from the River Thames and locals enjoy riverside walks and watching pleasure boats pass through Abingdon Lock – the oldest surviving lock chamber in the UK.
The County Hall Museum in the centre of town is famous for Bun Throwing – a 400 year-old tradition which is unique to Abingdon. This long-standing tradition of the town has local dignitaries throwing buns from the roof of the museum for crowds assembled in the market square on specific days of celebration (such as royal marriages, coronations and jubilees). The museum has a collection of the buns, dried and varnished, dating back to bun throwings of the 19th century.
The town has a bustling high street with a large Waitrose and many independent retailers. The Monday market has been in existence since 1556 and is still a popular draw today. It is held on a cobbled square where there are also cafes to sit and enjoy watching the world go by.
Living in Abingdon is popular with families working in central Oxford due to the excellent schooling options available. Abingdon School for boys and St Helen & St Katherine for girls are very well regarded independent schools in the town.
Whether you’re a home owner searching for the perfect new home or a manager looking to relocate employees, we are committed to providing the best possible relocation service.
Serving the Abingdon area, we take a personal and flexible approach with all our clients, using our insider knowledge to ensure you have all the information you need whilst keeping the whole process straightforward and stress free.
Call us now on 01494 672086 to see how we can help you. Or please email us at enquiries@chilternrelocation.com.
| St Nicholas C of E | Boxhill Walk, Abingdon, OX14 1HB | 01235 520456 www.st-nicolas.oxon.sch.uk |
| Thomas Reade Primary School | Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3RR | 01235 554795 thomasreadeschool.org |
| Caldecott Primary School | Caldecott Road, Abingdon, OX14 5HB | 01235 523132 www.caldecott.oxon.sch.uk |
| Long Furlong Primary School | Boulter Drive, Abingdon, OX14 1XP | 01235 532358 www.longfurlongprimaryschool.org.uk |
| Boys: Abingdon School | Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE | 01235 521563 www.abingdon.org.uk |
| Co-Ed: Our Lady’s Abingdon | St John’s Road, Abingdon, OX14 2HB | 01235 524658 www.olab.org.uk |
| Larkmead School | Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF | 01235 520141 www.larkmead-school.com |
| Europa School UK Culham | Thame Lane, Abingdon, OX14 3DZ | 01235 522621 europaschooluk.org |
| Boys: Radley College (boarding) | Abingdon, OX14 2HR | 01235 543000 www.radley.org.uk |
| Co-Ed: Our Lady’s Abingdon | Radley Road, Abingdon, OX14 3PS | 01235 524658 www.olab.org.uk |
| Girls: Helen and St Katherine | Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BE | 01235 520173 www.shsk.org.uk |
| The Flowing Well | Sunningwell Abingdon OX13 6RB | 01235 735846 |
| The Vine and Spice | High Street, Long Wittenham, OX14 4QH | 01235 530900 |
| Chaba Thai | 20 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5AX | 01235 525540 |
| Dorindo’s Mexican Restaurant | 15 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5BB | 01235 526966 |
| Mezzeh house | 5 the Square, Abingdon, OX14 5AR | 01235 533551 |
| Majliss | 46 Stert Street, Abingdon, OX14 3JP | 01235 534407 |
| Bella Napoli |
29A Broad Street Abingdon, OX14 3LH | 01235 537676 |
| The Greyhound | Besseleigh, Abingdon, OX13 5PX | 01865 862110 |
| The Merry Miller | The Merry Miller, Cothill, OX13 4RT | 01865 390390 |
| The White Hart | Main Road, Fyfield, Abingdon, OX13 5LW | 01865 390585 |
| The Brewery Tap | 40-42 Ock Street, Abingdon | 01235 521655 |
| Better Gym |
Audlett Drive Abingdon OX14 3PJ | 01235 540700 www.better.org.uk/areas/vale-of-white-horse |
| Feelgood Fitness | Elizabeth House, 20 Queen Street Abingdon, OX1 3LN 01235 530009 | feelgoodfitness.net |
| Cricket | Abingdon Vale Cricket Club, Hales Meadows, Culham Road, Abingdon | 01235 524 405 www.abingdonvalecc.co.uk/dyndisplay.php |
| Rugby | Abingdon Rugby Club, Southern Sports Park/Lambrick Way, Abingdon OX14 5TJ | 01235 553810 www.abingdonrufc.co.uk |
| Football | Abingdon United Northcourt Road Abingdon, | 01235 203 203 |
| Golf | Drayton Park Steventon Road, Drayton, Abingdon,| 01235 528 989 www.draytonparkgolfclubabingdon.co.uk Frilford Heath Golf Club Ltd, Oxford Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5NW https://www.frilfordheath.co.uk/ |
| Tennis | Abingdon Lawn Tennis Club, Southern Town Park, Lambrick Way, Abingdon, | 01235 848360 www.abingdontennisclub.com |
| Squash | Abingdon Squash and Racket Club, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL | 01235 530 374 www.abingdon-squash.co.uk |
| Swimming Outdoor PoolIndoor Better Gym |
Abbey Meadow, Open Air Swimming Pool https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/vale-of-white-horse/abbey-meadows-outdoor-pool#
Audlett Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3PJ https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/vale-of-white-horse/white-horse-leisure-and-tennis-centre |
| Unicorn Theatre | 18 Thames Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HZ | 01865 735910 www.abingdonabbey-unicorntheatre.org.uk |
| Bath Street Dental Practice | 6 Bath Street, Abingdon, OX14 3QH | 01235 520101 |
| The Precinct Dental Practice | 28A Bury Street, Abingdon, OX14 3QX | 01235 524 595 |
| Peachcroft Dental Practice | Peachcroft Shopping Centre, Peachcroft Road, Abingdon, OX14 2QA | 01235 532672 |
| Stert Street Dental Surgery | 45 Stert Street, Abingdon OX14 3JF | 01235 522212 |
| St Helens Dental Practice | 7 East Saint Helen Street, Abingdon OX14 5EG | 01235 521129 |
| Ock Street Practice | 45 Ock Street, Abingdon OX14 5AG | 01235 533777 |
| Marcham Road Family Health |
Marcham Road Abingdon, OX14 1BT 01235 522 602 |
| The Malthouse Surgery | The Charter, Abingdon, OX14 3JY 0844 477 3300 |
| The Abingdon Surgery | 65 Stert Street, Abingdon, OX14 3LB 01235 523126 |
| Oxfordshire County Council | County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND01865 815690 | www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms |
| MP’s Surgery – Oxford West & Abingdon | Layla Moran |
| Abingdon Library | The Charter, Abingdon, OX14 3LY | 01235 520374 www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/abingdon-library |
| Average detached property price* £643,957Population** 33,130 |
Style of property Properties from the mid 18th Century through to Victorian and 1920’s – 30’s. New developments have been built in South Key, The Old Goal and Thames View as well as small 1970’s developments North of Abingdon. |
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Amongst the top roads are Thames Street, The Chestnuts, Park Crescent, Normans Avneue, Pickers Hill the Old Gaol and on the outskirts, Whites Lane Radley, Drayton, Milton, Steventon and Sandford on Thames, Nuneham Courtney. |
Properties in high demand North of Oxford detached houses in villages like Sandford on Thames. Properties with river views and, town centre town houses. |
This is one in a series of area guides available from the award winning Chiltern Relocation explaining the unique appeal and character of the area, a particularly beautiful part of the country on the River Thames.
Please go to www.chilternrelocation.com/area-guides to view the complete series of area guides available.
*For a detached house 2018 www.home.co.uk
**According to 2011 census
