Area guide · Cotswold

Living in Fairford

A snapshot of life in Fairford, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Fairford is a village in Cotswold, South West with a population of 4,240. The average house price is £478,257 and the overall crime rate is 45.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Fairford ranks

Population

4,240

Avg House Price

£478,257

Crime Rate

45.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

308 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,466.8

Median Age

46.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Fairford's detached homes (£604,206) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£164,167).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Fairford prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£360,075 → £478,257).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£604,206	£547,500	34
Semi-Detached	£364,961	£330,000	19
Terraced	£372,288	£345,000	13
Flat	£164,167	£165,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Fairford is 45.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Fairford: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Fairford Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Farmor's School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Fairford averages 308 Mbps — 208% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Fairford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.5
% Rated C or Above	60.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,394

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,240
Median Age	46.2
Median Household Income	£32,466.8
Employment Rate	60.7%
Owner Occupied	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	39%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Fairford?

The average house price in Fairford is £478,257 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Fairford?

The most affordable entry point in Fairford is a flat, with an average price of £164,167.

Is Fairford a safe place to live?

Fairford has a recorded crime rate of 45.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Fairford?

Fairford has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Fairford?

Average broadband download speeds in Fairford are around 308 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.1% of premises.

How big is Fairford?

Fairford is a settlement in Cotswold with a population of approximately 4,240.

Most compared with

How does Fairford stack up against its neighbours?

Bourton-on-the-Water

Fairford

House price: £480,214 · £478,257
Crime rate: 45 · 45
Distance: 12.3 mi

Broad Blunsdon

Fairford

House price: £320,292 · £478,257
Crime rate: 69 · 45
Distance: 6.8 mi

Carterton

Fairford

House price: £480,214 · £478,257
Crime rate: 43.6 · 45
Distance: 8.8 mi

Cirencester

Fairford

House price: £524,419 · £478,257
Crime rate: 45 · 45
Distance: 7.9 mi

Cricklade

Fairford

House price: £370,420 · £478,257
Crime rate: 49.1 · 45
Distance: 5.7 mi

Fairford

Faringdon

House price: £478,257 · £431,923
Crime rate: 45 · 46.4
Distance: 9.1 mi

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