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Adderbury and Twyford vs Bicester

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bicester wins on house prices with a 41% 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

Bicester

£400,967

Crime Rate

Adderbury and Twyford

63.0

Bicester

63.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adderbury and Twyford

100.0%

Bicester

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adderbury and Twyford

401.2

Bicester

448

EPC Rating

Adderbury and Twyford

71.5

Bicester

71.8

Median Income

Adderbury and Twyford

£33,122

Bicester

£36,082

Property in Adderbury And Twyford commands an average of £566,687, compared with £400,967 in Bicester – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Adderbury And Twyford is a flat at £246,705, while in Bicester it is a flat at £198,084.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Adderbury And Twyford (£464,857 vs £311,453).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Adderbury And Twyford prices grew faster — 23% vs 9%.

Residents of Adderbury And Twyford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63 per 1,000 versus 63.6 per 1,000 in Bicester. The most common crime category in Adderbury And Twyford is violent-crime, while in Bicester 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 Adderbury And Twyford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bicester. There are 1 schools in Adderbury And Twyford and 13 in Bicester.

Adderbury and Twyford School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bicester School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdderbury and TwyfordBicester
Total Schools113
Primary110
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 448.0 Mbps in Bicester and 401.2 Mbps in Adderbury And Twyford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Adderbury And Twyford and 97.6% in Bicester. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 87% in Bicester.

Bicester is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (448 vs 401 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bicester, 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 Bicester. 66.1% of homes in Adderbury And Twyford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.2% in Bicester.

Bicester 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 Bicester and £33,121.7 in Adderbury And Twyford. The median age is 44.1 in Adderbury And Twyford and 42.4 in Bicester. Employment rates stand at 62.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 65.1% in Bicester. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Adderbury And Twyford versus 65% in Bicester. Adderbury And Twyford has a population of 3,318 and Bicester has 37,147.

IndicatorAdderbury and TwyfordBicester
Population3,31837,147
Median Age44.142.4
Median Household Income£33,121.7£36,082
Employment Rate62.3%65.1%
Owner Occupied66.9%65%
Degree-Level Qualified35.5%35.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adderbury And Twyford and Bicester?
Adderbury And Twyford and Bicester are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adderbury And Twyford or Bicester?
Bicester is cheaper, with an average house price of £400,967.
Is Adderbury And Twyford or Bicester safer?
Adderbury And Twyford has the lower crime rate at 63 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adderbury And Twyford or Bicester?
Adderbury And Twyford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adderbury And Twyford or Bicester?
Bicester has faster average broadband at 448.0 Mbps.

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