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Adderbury and Twyford vs Kidlington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Kidlington wins on house prices with a 17% 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

Kidlington

£482,476

Crime Rate

Adderbury and Twyford

63.0

Kidlington

63.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adderbury and Twyford

100.0%

Kidlington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adderbury and Twyford

401.2

Kidlington

407.3

EPC Rating

Adderbury and Twyford

71.5

Kidlington

70.9

Median Income

Adderbury and Twyford

£33,122

Kidlington

£34,665

Property in Adderbury And Twyford commands an average of £566,687, compared with £482,476 in Kidlington – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Adderbury And Twyford is a flat at £246,705, while in Kidlington it is a flat at £274,318.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Adderbury And Twyford (£774,300 vs £562,895).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Adderbury And Twyford prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.

Residents of Adderbury And Twyford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63 per 1,000 versus 63.7 per 1,000 in Kidlington. The most common crime category in Adderbury And Twyford is violent-crime, while in Kidlington 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 Kidlington. There are 1 schools in Adderbury And Twyford and 5 in Kidlington.

Adderbury and Twyford School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kidlington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdderbury and TwyfordKidlington
Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 407.3 Mbps in Kidlington and 401.2 Mbps in Adderbury And Twyford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Adderbury And Twyford and 95.1% in Kidlington. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 76.2% in Kidlington.

Kidlington is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (407 vs 401 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Adderbury And Twyford, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Kidlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Adderbury And Twyford and £1,259 in Kidlington. 66.1% of homes in Adderbury And Twyford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Kidlington.

Kidlington has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,664.7 in Kidlington and £33,121.7 in Adderbury And Twyford. The median age is 44.1 in Adderbury And Twyford and 43.8 in Kidlington. Employment rates stand at 62.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 63.2% in Kidlington. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Adderbury And Twyford versus 67.3% in Kidlington. Adderbury And Twyford has a population of 3,318 and Kidlington has 14,640.

IndicatorAdderbury and TwyfordKidlington
Population3,31814,640
Median Age44.143.8
Median Household Income£33,121.7£34,664.7
Employment Rate62.3%63.2%
Owner Occupied66.9%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified35.5%38.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adderbury And Twyford and Kidlington?
Adderbury And Twyford and Kidlington are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adderbury And Twyford or Kidlington?
Kidlington is cheaper, with an average house price of £482,476.
Is Adderbury And Twyford or Kidlington safer?
Adderbury And Twyford has the lower crime rate at 63 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adderbury And Twyford or Kidlington?
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 Kidlington?
Kidlington has faster average broadband at 407.3 Mbps.

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