Adderbury and Twyford vs Kidlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Adderbury and Twyford | Kidlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adderbury and Twyford | Kidlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,318 | 14,640 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,121.7 | £34,664.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.3% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 38.1% |
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