Area guide · Cherwell

Living in Yarnton

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

At a glance

Yarnton is a village in Cherwell, South East with a population of 3,227. The average house price is £484,769 and the overall crime rate is 63.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Yarnton ranks

Population

3,227

Avg House Price

£484,769

Crime Rate

63.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

407 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,664.7

Median Age

43.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Yarnton's detached homes (£625,731) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£307,200).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Yarnton prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£383,202 → £484,769).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£625,731	£607,000	13
Semi-Detached	£417,294	£410,860	14
Terraced	£307,200	£300,000	5
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Yarnton is 63.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
William Fletcher Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Yarnton averages 407 Mbps — 307% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Yarnton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	67.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,259

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,227
Median Age	43.8
Median Household Income	£34,664.7
Employment Rate	63.2%
Owner Occupied	67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Yarnton?

The average house price in Yarnton is £484,769 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Yarnton is a terraced, with an average price of £307,200.

Is Yarnton a safe place to live?

Yarnton has a recorded crime rate of 63.5 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 Yarnton?

Yarnton has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Yarnton?

Average broadband download speeds in Yarnton are around 407 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.1% of premises.

How big is Yarnton?

Yarnton is a settlement in Cherwell with a population of approximately 3,227.

Most compared with

How does Yarnton stack up against its neighbours?

Abingdon-on-Thames

Yarnton

House price: £524,455 · £484,769
Crime rate: 46.4 · 63.5
Distance: 9.4 mi

Adderbury and Twyford

Yarnton

House price: £566,687 · £484,769
Crime rate: 63 · 63.5
Distance: 14.5 mi

Bicester

Yarnton

House price: £400,967 · £484,769
Crime rate: 63.6 · 63.5
Distance: 9.3 mi

Bloxham

Yarnton

House price: £472,249 · £484,769
Crime rate: 63.8 · 63.5
Distance: 14.8 mi

Carterton

Yarnton

House price: £480,214 · £484,769
Crime rate: 43.6 · 63.5
Distance: 12.7 mi

Chipping Norton

Yarnton

House price: £629,572 · £484,769
Crime rate: 43.5 · 63.5
Distance: 13.7 mi

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