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Adderbury and Twyford vs Buckingham

Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Buckingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Buckingham 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

Buckingham

£450,558

Crime Rate

Adderbury and Twyford

63.0

Buckingham

59.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adderbury and Twyford

100.0%

Buckingham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adderbury and Twyford

401.2

Buckingham

389.6

EPC Rating

Adderbury and Twyford

71.5

Buckingham

71.2

Median Income

Adderbury and Twyford

£33,122

Buckingham

£35,777

At £450,558, Buckingham undercuts Adderbury And Twyford (£566,687) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adderbury And Twyford is a flat at £246,705, while in Buckingham it is a flat at £207,655.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Adderbury And Twyford (£464,857 vs £296,583).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Buckingham prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.

Buckingham has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Adderbury And Twyford at 63 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adderbury And Twyford is violent-crime, while in Buckingham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Adderbury And Twyford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Buckingham, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.

Adderbury and Twyford School Inspection Breakdown

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

Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdderbury and TwyfordBuckingham
Total Schools17
Primary15
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Adderbury And Twyford averages 401.2 Mbps – ahead of Buckingham's 389.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Adderbury And Twyford and 87.9% in Buckingham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 75.5% in Buckingham.

Adderbury And Twyford is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (401 vs 390 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Adderbury And Twyford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Buckingham averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Adderbury And Twyford and £1,214 in Buckingham. 66.1% of homes in Adderbury And Twyford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Buckingham.

Buckingham has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £33,121.7 in Adderbury And Twyford. The median age is 44.1 in Adderbury And Twyford and 42.9 in Buckingham. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Adderbury And Twyford versus 67.5% in Buckingham. Employment rates stand at 62.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 63.3% in Buckingham.

IndicatorAdderbury and TwyfordBuckingham
Population3,31814,296
Median Age44.142.9
Median Household Income£33,121.7£35,776.5
Employment Rate62.3%63.3%
Owner Occupied66.9%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified35.5%38%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adderbury And Twyford and Buckingham?
Adderbury And Twyford and Buckingham are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adderbury And Twyford or Buckingham?
Buckingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £450,558.
Is Adderbury And Twyford or Buckingham safer?
Buckingham has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adderbury And Twyford or Buckingham?
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 Buckingham?
Adderbury And Twyford has faster average broadband at 401.2 Mbps.

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