Magnette Close Abingdon-on-Thames, Vale of White Horse
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (OX14), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41607068.
- Energy: 47 homes have an energy certificate (B: 21, C: 26).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Vale of White Horse costs £2,577 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 11% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.1 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Abbey Gardens, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Abingdon Surgery, about 100 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 205 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
47 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (43); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2003-2006 (16); 1996-2002 (12); 2023 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (30); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (24 addresses)
- 3, Magnette Close
- 5, Magnette Close
- 7, Magnette Close
- 8, Magnette Close
- 11, Magnette Close
- 14, Magnette Close
- 17, Magnette Close
- 19, Magnette Close
- 20, Magnette Close
- 27, Magnette Close
- 28, Magnette Close
- 30, Magnette Close
- Flat 1, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 2, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 3, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 4, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 5, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 6, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 7, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 8, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 9, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 10, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 11, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
- Flat 12, The Old Maltings, 12a Magnette Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Vale of White Horse in 2026-27: Band D £2,577 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,718 | £2,005 | £2,291 | £2,577 | £3,150 | £3,723 | £4,296 | £5,155 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 1,810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 55-59 Stert Street, Abingdon, OX14 3JF: up to 32 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- 57-59 Stert Street, Abingdon, permissioned (130 m)
- Torus House, Stert Street, Abingdon, OX14 3JF: up to 15 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 1 Stert Street, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3JG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 22-26 The Clock House, Ock Street, Abingdon, OX14 5SW: up to 11 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 53 addresses are between 55 m and 56 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX14 3LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| OX14 3PU | 100% | 100% | 11% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Radley 132,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Culham 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Appleford 9,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vineyard Abingdon | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Gloucester Green Bus Station Oxford City Centre | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Charter Car Park | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 61.1 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Abingdon Surgery | 100 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sherwood Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stert Street (Dental Surgery) | 180 m |
| Hospital | Abingdon Community Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Abingdon Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highway Stops - Vineyard Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Gardens 9.4 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,290 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Wildmoor Allotments 3.5 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Knowl, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m south-west. 261 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade I and 12 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Knowl | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south-west |
| St Nicolas' Church | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m south |
| Abbey Gate | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m south |
| Abingdon Abbey (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 270 m south-east |
| Stratton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south-west |
| Castle mound at Fitzharris | Scheduled monument | 300 m north-west |
| Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Albert Park, Abingdon | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meadow | Island | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Abbey Stream | Lake or reservoir | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Andersey Island | Island | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Knoll | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Sunningwell Bottom | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 53 |
16 of the street's 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Vale of White Horse: see them on the Vale of White Horse page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| John Mason School | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carswell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dunmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abingdon and Witney College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Reade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fitzharrys School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rush Common School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Caldecott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Larkmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thameside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Station House OX14 3US | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Londis OX14 3PB | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Abingdon Spice OX14 3JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Waitrose OX14 3HL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Lotties Bakeaway OX14 3JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Polski Sklep Zubr OX14 3JF | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Cay Khe OX14 3JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Express OX14 3JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Added Ingredients OX14 3JP | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Boots UK OX14 3QT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2023 |
| R&R OX14 3HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Superdrug OX14 3QY | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Ma Cherie OX14 3HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery OX14 3QY | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Starbucks OX14 3HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (36); On or near Parking Area (34); On or near Stert Street (28); On or near Vineyard (24); On or near Quakers Court (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Tiffins Abingdon (restaurant/cafe/canteen, OX14 3QH) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Vineyard · New Street · Old Station Yard · Withington Court · The Motte · Burgess Close · Ock Street · Vintner Road · Broad Street · Stert Street · The Charter · Queen Street
All the streets in OX14 and across Vale of White Horse.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.