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

Property in Abingdon On Thames commands an average of £524,455, compared with £365,087 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) it is a flat at £198,500.

Residents of Abingdon On Thames experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.4 per 1,000 versus 46.7 per 1,000 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Grove (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.

Families may prefer Abingdon On Thames, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). There are 12 schools in Abingdon On Thames and 3 in Grove (vale Of White Horse).

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 424.1 Mbps in Abingdon On Thames and 405.2 Mbps in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 96% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 78% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).

→Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (424 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Abingdon On Thames leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Grove (vale Of White Horse) averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,252 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).

→Abingdon On Thames has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £37,481 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Abingdon On Thames versus 67.9% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).

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