Banbury vs Brackley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brackley 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
Brackley
£377,559
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Brackley
97.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Brackley
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Brackley
400.7
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Brackley
71.4
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Brackley
£34,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Brackley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £377,559 versus £453,065 in Banbury. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Brackley it is a flat at £197,407.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Brackley (£197,407 vs £160,477).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 63.7 offences per 1,000 people, Banbury is the safer of the two – 53% lower than Brackley's 97.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banbury is violent-crime, while in Brackley 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 80% in Brackley.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brackley School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Brackley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 5 |
| Primary | 14 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Banbury enjoy 415.1 Mbps on average, while Brackley lags behind at 400.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 92.7% in Brackley. Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 76.5% in Brackley.
Banbury is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (415 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Banbury is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Brackley's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,196 in Brackley. 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Brackley.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Banbury has a population of 52,041 while Brackley has 16,180. Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £34,420 in Brackley. The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 42.5 in Brackley. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 63.2% in Brackley.
| Indicator | Banbury | Brackley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 16,180 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £34,420 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 36% |
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