Banbury vs Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Southam (stratford On Avon) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. For families, Banbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banbury
£453,065
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
£386,740
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
431.2
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
71
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
£32,929
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Banbury commands an average of £453,065, compared with £386,740 in Southam (stratford On Avon) – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Southam (stratford On Avon) it is a flat at £170,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Banbury (£287,269 vs £251,473).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Banbury and Southam (stratford On Avon) 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 Southam (stratford On Avon). There are 18 schools in Banbury and 4 in Southam (stratford On Avon).
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 4 |
| Primary | 14 | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 431.2 Mbps in Southam (stratford On Avon) and 415.1 Mbps in Banbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 95.2% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 82.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
Southam (stratford On Avon) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (431 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banbury, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Southam (stratford On Avon). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,307 in Southam (stratford On Avon). 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £32,928.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon). The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 45.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon). Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 60.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Banbury versus 69.2% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Banbury has a population of 52,041 and Southam (stratford On Avon) has 8,103.
| Indicator | Banbury | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 8,103 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £32,928.5 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 60.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 37.2% |
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