Town comparison
Adderbury and Twyford vs Buckingham
Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBuckingham 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Adderbury and Twyford | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adderbury and Twyford | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,318 | 14,296 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,121.7 | £35,776.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.3% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 38% |
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