Banbury vs Bloxham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Banbury is about 4% cheaper on average. Banbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banbury
£453,065
Bloxham
£472,249
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Bloxham
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Bloxham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Bloxham
406
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Bloxham
70.9
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Bloxham
£33,366
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Banbury is £453,065, which is 4% less than Bloxham at £472,249. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Bloxham it is a terraced at £286,586.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Bloxham (£412,062 vs £335,724).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 63.7 offences per 1,000 people, Banbury is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bloxham's 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banbury is violent-crime, while in Bloxham 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 EastBanbury has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bloxham. Banbury has 18 schools in total, while Bloxham has 2.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Bloxham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banbury offers faster average downloads at 415.1 Mbps, compared to 406.0 Mbps in Bloxham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 92.1% in Bloxham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 77.8% in Bloxham.
Banbury is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (415 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Bloxham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,330 in Bloxham. 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Bloxham.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £33,366.3 in Bloxham. The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 45.5 in Bloxham. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 62.2% in Bloxham. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Banbury versus 67.5% in Bloxham.
| Indicator | Banbury | Bloxham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 3,681 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £33,366.3 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 37.6% |
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