Banbury vs Shipston-on-Stour
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Banbury wins on house prices with a 17% gap. For families, Banbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banbury
£453,065
Shipston-on-Stour
£543,905
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Shipston-on-Stour
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Shipston-on-Stour
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Shipston-on-Stour
412.9
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Shipston-on-Stour
70.7
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Shipston-on-Stour
£31,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Shipston On Stour commands an average of £543,905, compared with £453,065 in Banbury – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Shipston On Stour it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Shipston On Stour (£704,052 vs £517,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Banbury and Shipston On Stour at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Banbury, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Shipston On Stour. There are 18 schools in Banbury and 2 in Shipston On Stour.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shipston-on-Stour School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.1 Mbps in Banbury and 412.9 Mbps in Shipston On Stour. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 93.3% in Shipston On Stour. Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 80.1% in Shipston On Stour.
Banbury is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (415 vs 413 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banbury, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Shipston On Stour. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,453 in Shipston On Stour. 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Shipston On Stour.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £31,576 in Shipston On Stour. The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 48.3 in Shipston On Stour. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 58.8% in Shipston On Stour. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Banbury versus 70.8% in Shipston On Stour. Banbury has a population of 52,041 and Shipston On Stour has 5,852.
| Indicator | Banbury | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 5,852 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £31,576 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 39.5% |
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