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Abingdon-on-Thames vs Eynsham

Which is better to live in? 8.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricAbingdon-on-ThamesEynsham
Total Schools122
Primary91
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAbingdon-on-ThamesEynsham
Population33,1795,321
Median Age44.444
Median Household Income£38,125£35,589
Employment Rate63%63.6%
Owner Occupied69.2%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified43.8%39.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abingdon On Thames and Eynsham?
Abingdon On Thames and Eynsham are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abingdon On Thames or Eynsham?
Eynsham is cheaper, with an average house price of £455,217.
Is Abingdon On Thames or Eynsham safer?
Eynsham has the lower crime rate at 44 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abingdon On Thames or Eynsham?
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 Eynsham?
Eynsham has faster average broadband at 451.2 Mbps.

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