Living in Abingdon

ABINGDON

Why:

Abingdon is a charming market town that combines riverside tranquillity with easy access to city life. The historic town is just outside Oxford and is popular with all generations.

Where:

Abingdon is located just five miles south of Oxford with excellent transport links to the M40 and M4. London commuters travel from nearby Didcot station to Paddington with journey times of about 40 minutes.

Housing:

Abingdon offers a range of properties to suit different budgets and lifestyles. Apartments in the centre of town overlooking the river are popular with young professionals. There is a good range of excellent family housing on the outskirts of town and rural gems to be found just a little further out including converted barns and period properties.

Schooling:

Living in Abingdon is popular with families due to the excellent schooling options available. Abingdon has many OFTED rated ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ schooling options at both primary and secondary. Abingdon School for boys and St Helen & St Katherine and Our Lady’s Abingdon School for girls are very well-regarded independent schools in the town.

Social:

Abingdon’s vibrant High Street offers access to all the big retailers but there is also a vast selection of independent shops. Many regular markets in Abingdon have been running since medieval times and you can find almost everything you need at one point or another in the month. Abingdon is well served for sporting enthusiasts with a large Sports Centre and Tennis Centre. For watersports enthusiasts this stretch of The Thames is popular for canoeing, sailing and paddleboarding.

CRs view:

Abingdon offers the best of both worlds. Located on the river and close to the Oxfordshire countryside it is also within easy reach of as Oxford, London and Reading. The town enjoys a village aesthetic and rich history dating back hundreds of years.