Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Abingdon-on-Thames | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Abingdon-on-Thames | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,179 | 3,714 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £38,125 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 43.8% |
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