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Abingdon-on-Thames vs Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abingdon On Thames is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Abingdon On Thames edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Abingdon-on-Thames

£524,455

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

£524,455

Crime Rate

Abingdon-on-Thames

46.4

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

46.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abingdon-on-Thames

100.0%

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abingdon-on-Thames

424.1

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

424.1

EPC Rating

Abingdon-on-Thames

72

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

72

Median Income

Abingdon-on-Thames

£38,125

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

£38,125

At £524,455, Abingdon On Thames undercuts Drayton (vale Of White Horse) (£524,455) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) it is a flat at £224,290.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Abingdon On Thames (£637,716 vs £637,716).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abingdon On Thames prices grew faster — 36% vs 36%.

Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has a crime rate of 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Abingdon On Thames at 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 12 schools in Abingdon On Thames, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Drayton (vale Of White Horse), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Abingdon-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Drayton (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAbingdon-on-ThamesDrayton (Vale of White Horse)
Total Schools121
Primary91
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Abingdon On Thames averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Drayton (vale Of White Horse)'s 424.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 96.7% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 79.6% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse).

Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (424 vs 424 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abingdon On Thames, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,266 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse).

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £38,125 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44.4 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Abingdon On Thames versus 69.2% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Abingdon On Thames has a population of 33,179 and Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has 3,110.

IndicatorAbingdon-on-ThamesDrayton (Vale of White Horse)
Population33,1793,110
Median Age44.444.4
Median Household Income£38,125£38,125
Employment Rate63%63%
Owner Occupied69.2%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified43.8%43.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abingdon On Thames and Drayton (vale Of White Horse)?
Abingdon On Thames and Drayton (vale Of White Horse) are approximately 2.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abingdon On Thames or Drayton (vale Of White Horse)?
Abingdon On Thames is cheaper, with an average house price of £524,455.
Is Abingdon On Thames or Drayton (vale Of White Horse) safer?
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has the lower crime rate at 46.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abingdon On Thames or Drayton (vale Of White Horse)?
Abingdon On Thames has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Abingdon On Thames or Drayton (vale Of White Horse)?
Abingdon On Thames has faster average broadband at 424.1 Mbps.

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