Adderbury and Twyford vs Bicester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Adderbury and Twyford | Bicester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adderbury and Twyford | Bicester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,318 | 37,147 |
| 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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