Town comparison
Abingdon-on-Thames vs Eynsham
Which is better to live in? 8.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Eynsham is about 15% cheaper on average. Eynsham 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
Eynsham
£455,217
Crime Rate
Abingdon-on-Thames
46.4
Eynsham
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abingdon-on-Thames
100.0%
Eynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Abingdon-on-Thames
424.1
Eynsham
451.2
EPC Rating
Abingdon-on-Thames
72
Eynsham
71.7
Median Income
Abingdon-on-Thames
£38,125
Eynsham
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eynsham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £455,217 versus £524,455 in Abingdon On Thames. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Eynsham it is a flat at £241,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Eynsham (£241,500 vs £224,290).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abingdon On Thames prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eynsham (44 per 1,000) compared to Abingdon On Thames (46.4 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Eynsham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Abingdon On Thames: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eynsham.
Abingdon-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Abingdon-on-Thames | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 2 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eynsham enjoy 451.2 Mbps on average, while Abingdon On Thames lags behind at 424.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 97.1% in Eynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 87.5% in Eynsham.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (451 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abingdon On Thames is band C (score 72), ahead of Eynsham's band C (score 71.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,242 in Eynsham. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Eynsham.
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abingdon On Thames has a population of 33,179 while Eynsham has 5,321. Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44 in Eynsham. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63.6% in Eynsham.
| Indicator | Abingdon-on-Thames | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,179 | 5,321 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 39.1% |
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