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Abingdon-on-Thames vs Harwell

Which is better to live in? 5.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Harwell offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Abingdon On Thames 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

Harwell

£415,434

Crime Rate

Abingdon-on-Thames

46.4

Harwell

46.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abingdon-on-Thames

100.0%

Harwell

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abingdon-on-Thames

424.1

Harwell

403.2

EPC Rating

Abingdon-on-Thames

72

Harwell

72

Median Income

Abingdon-on-Thames

£38,125

Harwell

£38,125

Buyers will find Harwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £415,434 versus £524,455 in Abingdon On Thames. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Harwell it is a flat at £224,272.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Abingdon On Thames (£637,716 vs £522,422).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abingdon On Thames prices grew faster — 36% vs 2%.

Crime is lower in Abingdon On Thames (46.4 per 1,000) compared to Harwell (46.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Harwell 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 Harwell.

Abingdon-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Harwell School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbingdon-on-ThamesHarwell
Total Schools121
Primary91
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Abingdon On Thames enjoy 424.1 Mbps on average, while Harwell lags behind at 403.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 96% in Harwell. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 75.6% in Harwell.

Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (424 vs 403 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Abingdon On Thames is band C (score 72), ahead of Harwell's band C (score 72). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,266 in Harwell. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Harwell.

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

Demographics & Economy

Abingdon On Thames has a population of 33,179 while Harwell has 3,067. Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £38,125 in Harwell. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44.4 in Harwell. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63% in Harwell.

IndicatorAbingdon-on-ThamesHarwell
Population33,1793,067
Median Age44.444.4
Median Household Income£38,125£38,125
Employment Rate63%63%
Owner Occupied69.2%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified43.8%43.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abingdon On Thames and Harwell?
Abingdon On Thames and Harwell are approximately 5.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abingdon On Thames or Harwell?
Harwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £415,434.
Is Abingdon On Thames or Harwell safer?
Abingdon On Thames has the lower crime rate at 46.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abingdon On Thames or Harwell?
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 Harwell?
Abingdon On Thames has faster average broadband at 424.1 Mbps.

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