Abingdon-on-Thames vs Faringdon

At £431,923, Faringdon undercuts Abingdon On Thames (£524,455) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Faringdon it is a flat at £175,003.

Abingdon On Thames has a crime rate of 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Faringdon at 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Faringdon 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 Faringdon, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Abingdon On Thames averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Faringdon's 383.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 93% in Faringdon. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 73.4% in Faringdon.

→Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (424 vs 384 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Faringdon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.1 (C), while Abingdon On Thames averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,188 in Faringdon. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Faringdon.

→Faringdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44 in Faringdon. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Abingdon On Thames versus 68.2% in Faringdon. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63% in Faringdon.

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