Abingdon-on-Thames vs Kennington

Buyers will find Kennington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £411,285 versus £524,455 in Abingdon On Thames. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Kennington it is a flat at £260,333.

With 46.4 offences per 1,000 people, Abingdon On Thames is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Kennington's 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Kennington 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 Kennington.

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Abingdon On Thames enjoy 424.1 Mbps on average, while Kennington lags behind at 322.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 93% in Kennington. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 51.8% in Kennington.

→Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (424 vs 322 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Abingdon On Thames is band C (score 72), ahead of Kennington's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,142 in Kennington. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Kennington.

→Abingdon On Thames has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Abingdon On Thames has a population of 33,179 while Kennington has 4,595. Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £37,342.5 in Kennington. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 40.5 in Kennington. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 58.3% in Kennington.

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