Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAdderbury 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Adderbury and Twyford | Middleton Cheney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adderbury and Twyford | Middleton Cheney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,318 | 4,127 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,121.7 | £33,121.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.3% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 35.5% |
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