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Adderbury and Twyford vs Middleton Cheney

Which is better to live in? 4.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Middleton Cheney is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. 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

Middleton Cheney

£478,921

Crime Rate

Adderbury and Twyford

63.0

Middleton Cheney

97.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adderbury and Twyford

100.0%

Middleton Cheney

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adderbury and Twyford

401.2

Middleton Cheney

401.2

EPC Rating

Adderbury and Twyford

71.5

Middleton Cheney

71.5

Median Income

Adderbury and Twyford

£33,122

Middleton Cheney

£33,122

At £478,921, Middleton Cheney undercuts Adderbury And Twyford (£566,687) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adderbury And Twyford is a flat at £246,705, while in Middleton Cheney it is a flat at £310,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 61% pricier in Adderbury And Twyford (£525,435 vs £326,022).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Middleton Cheney prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.

Adderbury And Twyford has a crime rate of 63 per 1,000 residents, which is 55% lower than Middleton Cheney at 97.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adderbury And Twyford is violent-crime, while in Middleton Cheney 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 Middleton Cheney, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Adderbury and Twyford School Inspection Breakdown

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

Middleton Cheney School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdderbury and TwyfordMiddleton Cheney
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Adderbury And Twyford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (401 vs 401 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,121.7 in Adderbury And Twyford and £33,121.7 in Middleton Cheney. The median age is 44.1 in Adderbury And Twyford and 44.1 in Middleton Cheney. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Adderbury And Twyford versus 66.9% in Middleton Cheney. Employment rates stand at 62.3% in Adderbury And Twyford and 62.3% in Middleton Cheney.

IndicatorAdderbury and TwyfordMiddleton Cheney
Population3,3184,127
Median Age44.144.1
Median Household Income£33,121.7£33,121.7
Employment Rate62.3%62.3%
Owner Occupied66.9%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified35.5%35.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adderbury And Twyford and Middleton Cheney?
Adderbury And Twyford and Middleton Cheney are approximately 4.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adderbury And Twyford or Middleton Cheney?
Middleton Cheney is cheaper, with an average house price of £478,921.
Is Adderbury And Twyford or Middleton Cheney safer?
Adderbury And Twyford has the lower crime rate at 63 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adderbury And Twyford or Middleton Cheney?
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 Middleton Cheney?
Adderbury And Twyford has faster average broadband at 401.2 Mbps.

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