Abingdon-on-Thames vs Carterton

Property in Abingdon On Thames commands an average of £524,455, compared with £480,214 in Carterton – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Carterton it is a flat at £280,296.

Residents of Carterton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.6 per 1,000 versus 46.4 per 1,000 in Abingdon On Thames. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Carterton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Abingdon On Thames, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Carterton. There are 12 schools in Abingdon On Thames and 6 in Carterton.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 446.4 Mbps in Carterton and 424.1 Mbps in Abingdon On Thames. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 98.2% in Carterton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 84.1% in Carterton.

→Carterton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (446 vs 424 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Abingdon On Thames leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Carterton averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,534 in Carterton. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Carterton.

→Abingdon On Thames has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 47.3 in Carterton. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Abingdon On Thames versus 65.9% in Carterton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 60.3% in Carterton.

Location