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Abingdon-on-Thames vs Yarnton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Yarnton is about 8% cheaper on average. 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

Yarnton

£484,769

Crime Rate

Abingdon-on-Thames

46.4

Yarnton

63.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abingdon-on-Thames

100.0%

Yarnton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abingdon-on-Thames

424.1

Yarnton

407.3

EPC Rating

Abingdon-on-Thames

72

Yarnton

70.9

Median Income

Abingdon-on-Thames

£38,125

Yarnton

£34,665

Buyers will find Yarnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £484,769 versus £524,455 in Abingdon On Thames. The most affordable entry point in Abingdon On Thames is a flat at £224,290, while in Yarnton it is a terraced at £307,200.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Abingdon On Thames (£353,500 vs £307,200).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abingdon On Thames prices grew faster — 36% vs 27%.

With 46.4 offences per 1,000 people, Abingdon On Thames is the safer of the two – 37% lower than Yarnton's 63.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abingdon On Thames is violent-crime, while in Yarnton 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 Yarnton.

Abingdon-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

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

Yarnton School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Abingdon On Thames enjoy 424.1 Mbps on average, while Yarnton lags behind at 407.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Abingdon On Thames and 95.1% in Yarnton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Abingdon On Thames and 76.2% in Yarnton.

Abingdon On Thames is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (424 vs 407 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Abingdon On Thames is band C (score 72), ahead of Yarnton's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Abingdon On Thames and £1,259 in Yarnton. 66.1% of homes in Abingdon On Thames have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Yarnton.

Yarnton has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Abingdon On Thames has a population of 33,179 while Yarnton has 3,227. Median household income is £38,125 in Abingdon On Thames and £34,664.7 in Yarnton. The median age is 44.4 in Abingdon On Thames and 43.8 in Yarnton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Abingdon On Thames and 63.2% in Yarnton.

IndicatorAbingdon-on-ThamesYarnton
Population33,1793,227
Median Age44.443.8
Median Household Income£38,125£34,664.7
Employment Rate63%63.2%
Owner Occupied69.2%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified43.8%38.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abingdon On Thames and Yarnton?
Abingdon On Thames and Yarnton are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abingdon On Thames or Yarnton?
Yarnton is cheaper, with an average house price of £484,769.
Is Abingdon On Thames or Yarnton safer?
Abingdon On Thames has the lower crime rate at 46.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abingdon On Thames or Yarnton?
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 Yarnton?
Abingdon On Thames has faster average broadband at 424.1 Mbps.

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