Abingdon-on-Thames vs Goring

Property in Goring commands an average of £731,860, compared with £524,455 in Abingdon On Thames – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Goring it is a flat at £321,600.

Goring has a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% 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 Goring 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 100% in Goring. There are 12 schools in Abingdon On Thames and 1 in Goring.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 424.1 Mbps in Abingdon On Thames and 368.4 Mbps in Goring. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 96% in Goring. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 69.2% in Goring.

→Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (424 vs 368 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Abingdon On Thames leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Goring averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,330 in Goring. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Goring.

→Abingdon On Thames has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £37,362 in Goring. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44.3 in Goring. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Abingdon On Thames versus 68.9% in Goring. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63% in Goring.

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