OX14 5SL postcode in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
OX14 5SL is a postcode in Abingdon-on-Thames, in the Abingdon Caldecott ward of Vale of White Horse. It is in the Oxford West and Abingdon parliamentary constituency and the Thames Valley police force area, and has been in use since October 1987.
Where OX14 5SL is, and what is near it
- OX14 5SL
- Other postcodes in OX14 5: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- 4 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.6692, longitude -1.2891)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after OX14 5SL?
- Vale of White HorseDistrict council Vale of White Horse: bins, council tax, planning
- OxfordshireCounty council Oxfordshire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around OX14 5SL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Thames ValleyPolice force area
- Oxford West and AbingdonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Layla Moran
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at OX14 5SL?
Every home and business at OX14 5SL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at OX14 5SL?
BinDayBuddy has not read Vale of White Horse District Council's days for OX14 5SL today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for OX14 5SL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is OX14 5SL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 8 homes and businesses at OX14 5SL. 4 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Vale of White Horse
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for OX14 5SL: 1,612 properties in Vale of White Horse are at high risk (2% of all its properties). All the figures for Vale of White Horse
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of OX14 5SL is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 22:29 on 22 October 2026.
- River Ock at Abingdon and CaldecottFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Ock at Abingdon and Caldecott
- River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East HanneyFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 22:29 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near OX14 5SL?
Homes in OX14 5 sold for a typical £328,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 118 sales, up 2.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £395,000 17 sales
- Semi-detached £350,000 27 sales
- Terraced £310,000 45 sales
- Flat or maisonette £225,000 29 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole OX14 district: a typical £370,000 from 480 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in OX14 5SL
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in OX14 5SL from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near OX14 5SL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 940 homes in the neighbourhood around OX14 5SL. The largest share of them, 41%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (30%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Vale of White Horse for 2026‑27: £2,577. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,718 (band A) to £4,296 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,291.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 20 (2%) | £1,718 |
| Band B | about 270 (29%) | £2,005 |
| Band C | about 390 (41%) | £2,291 |
| Band D | about 150 (16%) | £2,577 |
| Band E | about 60 (6%) | £3,150 |
| Band F | about 40 (4%) | £3,723 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £4,296 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,155 |
When the homes were built
- 11% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 4% 1945 to 1964
- 26% 1965 to 1982
- 30% 1983 to 1999
- 15% 2000 to 2009
- 6% 2010 to 2019
- 6% 2020 or later
1919 to 1939: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Vale of White Horse before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of OX14 5SL is in (ONS area E01028703), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near OX14 5SL?
The nearest open schools to OX14 5SL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to OX14 5SL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of OX14 5SL is Radley Rail Station, 3.9 km away in a straight line.
- Radley Rail Station Railway station 3.9 kmCycle
- Culham Rail Station Railway station 4.0 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Conduit Road, 57 m away.
More stations near OX14 5SL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near OX14 5SL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of OX14 5SL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Malthouse Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01235 468860 550 mWalk
- The Abingdon Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01235 523126 600 mWalk
- Marcham Rd Family Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01235 522602 950 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near OX14 5SL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of OX14 5SL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Park & Charge Oxfordshire Charging point · 12 chargers 350 mWalk
- Park & Charge Oxfordshire Charging point · 10 chargers 750 mWalk
- BP Pulse Charging point · 2 chargers 800 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near OX14 5SL?
The nearest to the centre of OX14 5SL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Rejoice Dental Care Phone 07754 300633 50 mWalk
- Ock Street Limited - Abingdon Phone 01235 533777 150 mWalk
- Bath Street Dental Practice Phone 01235 520101 400 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to OX14 5SL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Genesis Care, Oxford Phone 01865 237700 7.9 kmDrive
- Churchill Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0300 304 7777 10.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near OX14 5SL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of OX14 5SL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- OSJCT Old Station House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01235 536226 650 mWalk
- Abingdon Court Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01235 535405 750 mWalk
- Bridge House Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01235 425479 850 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near OX14 5SL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of OX14 5SL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Allied Pharmacy Abingdon Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01235 380055 500 mWalk
- Boots, 27 Bury Street Mon to Sat 9:30am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01235 520056 500 mWalk
- Sherwood Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01235 520059 600 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near OX14 5SL?
The nearest vets to the centre of OX14 5SL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- K J Fraser, Veterinary Surgery 450 mWalk
- Boundary Vets 1.8 kmCycle
- The Brook Veterinerary Surgery Phone +44 1235 831800 5.6 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is OX14 5SL in a conservation area?
The centre of OX14 5SL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near OX14 5SL?
Police.uk records 171 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of OX14 5SL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 11, drugs 8, other crime 6, vehicle crime 2, possession of weapons 2, bicycle theft 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for OX14 5SL
- Ward
- Abingdon Caldecott
- Parish
- Abingdon on Thames
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Abingdon-on-Thames
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- October 1987
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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