Banbury vs Bodicote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bodicote is about 20% 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
Bodicote
£378,610
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Bodicote
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Bodicote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Bodicote
406
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Bodicote
70.9
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Bodicote
£33,366
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bodicote more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £378,610 versus £453,065 in Banbury. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Bodicote it is a flat at £124,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Banbury (£160,477 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 63.7 offences per 1,000 people, Banbury is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bodicote's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banbury is violent-crime, while in Bodicote 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 EastSchool quality favours Banbury: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bodicote.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Bodicote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Banbury enjoy 415.1 Mbps on average, while Bodicote lags behind at 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 92.1% in Bodicote. Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 77.8% in Bodicote.
Banbury is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (415 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Banbury is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Bodicote's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,330 in Bodicote. 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Bodicote.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Banbury has a population of 52,041 while Bodicote has 4,752. Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £33,366.3 in Bodicote. The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 45.5 in Bodicote. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 62.2% in Bodicote.
| Indicator | Banbury | Bodicote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 4,752 |
| 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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