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Abingdon-on-Thames vs Sutton Courtenay and Milton

Which is better to live in? 2.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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Sutton Courtenay and Milton
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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Sutton Courtenay And Milton wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Sutton Courtenay And Milton 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

Sutton Courtenay and Milton

£474,757

Crime Rate

Abingdon-on-Thames

46.4

Sutton Courtenay and Milton

46.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abingdon-on-Thames

100.0%

Sutton Courtenay and Milton

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abingdon-on-Thames

424.1

Sutton Courtenay and Milton

424.1

EPC Rating

Abingdon-on-Thames

72

Sutton Courtenay and Milton

72

Median Income

Abingdon-on-Thames

£38,125

Sutton Courtenay and Milton

£38,125

At £474,757, Sutton Courtenay And Milton undercuts Abingdon On Thames (£524,455) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton it is a flat at £197,404.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Abingdon On Thames (£224,290 vs £197,404).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abingdon On Thames prices grew faster — 36% vs 14%.

Residents of Sutton Courtenay And Milton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.3 per 1,000 versus 46.4 per 1,000 in Abingdon On Thames. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 12 schools in Abingdon On Thames, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sutton Courtenay And Milton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 0%.

Abingdon-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

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

Sutton Courtenay and Milton School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbingdon-on-ThamesSutton Courtenay and Milton
Total Schools121
Primary91
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Abingdon On Thames averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Sutton Courtenay And Milton's 424.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 96.7% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 79.6% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.

Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (424 vs 424 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £38,125 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 44.4 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Abingdon On Thames versus 69.2% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.

IndicatorAbingdon-on-ThamesSutton Courtenay and Milton
Population33,1793,714
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 Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
Abingdon On Thames and Sutton Courtenay And Milton are approximately 2.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abingdon On Thames or Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
Sutton Courtenay And Milton is cheaper, with an average house price of £474,757.
Is Abingdon On Thames or Sutton Courtenay And Milton safer?
Sutton Courtenay And Milton has the lower crime rate at 46.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abingdon On Thames or Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
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 Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
Abingdon On Thames has faster average broadband at 424.1 Mbps.

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