Adderbury and Twyford vs Banbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Banbury wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Adderbury And Twyford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adderbury And Twyford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Adderbury and Twyford
£566,687
Banbury
£453,065
Crime Rate
Adderbury and Twyford
63.0
Banbury
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adderbury and Twyford
100.0%
Banbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adderbury and Twyford
401.2
Banbury
415.1
EPC Rating
Adderbury and Twyford
71.5
Banbury
71.8
Median Income
Adderbury and Twyford
£33,122
Banbury
£36,082
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £453,065, Banbury undercuts Adderbury And Twyford (£566,687) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adderbury And Twyford is a flat at £246,705, while in Banbury it is a flat at £160,477.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 62% pricier in Adderbury And Twyford (£464,857 vs £287,269).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Adderbury And Twyford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63 per 1,000 versus 63.7 per 1,000 in Banbury. The most common crime category in Adderbury And Twyford is violent-crime, while in Banbury 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 1 schools in Adderbury And Twyford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Banbury, which has 18 schools, the figure is 100%.
Adderbury and Twyford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adderbury and Twyford | Banbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 18 |
| Primary | 1 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Banbury averages 415.1 Mbps – ahead of Adderbury And Twyford's 401.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Adderbury And Twyford and 98.4% in Banbury. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 76.6% in Banbury.
Banbury is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (415 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banbury, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Adderbury And Twyford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Adderbury And Twyford and £1,188 in Banbury. 66.1% of homes in Adderbury And Twyford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.2% in Banbury.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £33,121.7 in Adderbury And Twyford. The median age is 44.1 in Adderbury And Twyford and 42.4 in Banbury. Employment rates stand at 62.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 65.1% in Banbury. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Adderbury And Twyford versus 65% in Banbury. Adderbury And Twyford has a population of 3,318 and Banbury has 52,041.
| Indicator | Adderbury and Twyford | Banbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,318 | 52,041 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,121.7 | £36,082 |
| Employment Rate | 62.3% | 65.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 35.1% |
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