Banbury vs Wellesbourne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wellesbourne offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. For families, Banbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banbury
£453,065
Wellesbourne
£349,532
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Wellesbourne
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Wellesbourne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Wellesbourne
257.7
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Wellesbourne
71.2
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Wellesbourne
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Wellesbourne is £349,532, which is 30% less than Banbury at £453,065. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Wellesbourne it is a flat at £191,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Banbury (£517,373 vs £443,140).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Banbury and Wellesbourne at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBanbury has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wellesbourne. Banbury has 18 schools in total, while Wellesbourne has 1.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellesbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 1 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banbury offers faster average downloads at 415.1 Mbps, compared to 257.7 Mbps in Wellesbourne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 92.7% in Wellesbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 41.1% in Wellesbourne.
Banbury is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (415 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Wellesbourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,332 in Wellesbourne. 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Wellesbourne.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £33,781 in Wellesbourne. The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 45.8 in Wellesbourne. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 58.9% in Wellesbourne. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Banbury versus 68.1% in Wellesbourne.
| Indicator | Banbury | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 42.4% |
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