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Abingdon-on-Thames vs Long Hanborough

Which is better to live in? 11.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Long Hanborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Long Hanborough 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

Long Hanborough

£430,740

Crime Rate

Abingdon-on-Thames

46.4

Long Hanborough

44.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abingdon-on-Thames

100.0%

Long Hanborough

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abingdon-on-Thames

424.1

Long Hanborough

451.2

EPC Rating

Abingdon-on-Thames

72

Long Hanborough

71.7

Median Income

Abingdon-on-Thames

£38,125

Long Hanborough

£35,589

Property in Abingdon On Thames commands an average of £524,455, compared with £430,740 in Long Hanborough – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Long Hanborough it is a flat at £266,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Long Hanborough (£266,250 vs £224,290).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abingdon On Thames prices grew faster — 36% vs -7%.

Long Hanborough has a crime rate of 44 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% 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 Long Hanborough 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 Long Hanborough. There are 12 schools in Abingdon On Thames and 1 in Long Hanborough.

Abingdon-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

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

Long Hanborough School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 451.2 Mbps in Long Hanborough and 424.1 Mbps in Abingdon On Thames. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 97.1% in Long Hanborough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 87.5% in Long Hanborough.

Long Hanborough is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (451 vs 424 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abingdon On Thames, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Long Hanborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,242 in Long Hanborough. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Hanborough.

Long Hanborough has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £35,589 in Long Hanborough. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44 in Long Hanborough. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63.6% in Long Hanborough. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Abingdon On Thames versus 66.7% in Long Hanborough. Abingdon On Thames has a population of 33,179 and Long Hanborough has 3,502.

IndicatorAbingdon-on-ThamesLong Hanborough
Population33,1793,502
Median Age44.444
Median Household Income£38,125£35,589
Employment Rate63%63.6%
Owner Occupied69.2%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified43.8%39.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abingdon On Thames and Long Hanborough?
Abingdon On Thames and Long Hanborough are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abingdon On Thames or Long Hanborough?
Long Hanborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £430,740.
Is Abingdon On Thames or Long Hanborough safer?
Long Hanborough has the lower crime rate at 44 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abingdon On Thames or Long Hanborough?
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 Long Hanborough?
Long Hanborough has faster average broadband at 451.2 Mbps.

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