Banbury vs Woodford Halse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Woodford Halse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. Banbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banbury
£453,065
Woodford Halse
£298,965
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Woodford Halse
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Woodford Halse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Woodford Halse
435.3
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Woodford Halse
71.3
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Woodford Halse
£32,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £298,965, Woodford Halse undercuts Banbury (£453,065) by around 52% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Woodford Halse it is a flat at £137,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Banbury (£517,373 vs £398,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBanbury has a crime rate of 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53% lower than Woodford Halse at 97.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banbury is violent-crime, while in Woodford Halse 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 EastOf the 18 schools in Banbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Woodford Halse, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodford Halse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Woodford Halse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 1 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Woodford Halse averages 435.3 Mbps – ahead of Banbury's 415.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 94.3% in Woodford Halse. Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 84.4% in Woodford Halse.
Woodford Halse is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (435 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banbury, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Woodford Halse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,258 in Woodford Halse. 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.1% in Woodford Halse.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £32,521.3 in Woodford Halse. The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 44.2 in Woodford Halse. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 61.6% in Woodford Halse. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Banbury versus 67.7% in Woodford Halse. Banbury has a population of 52,041 and Woodford Halse has 4,288.
| Indicator | Banbury | Woodford Halse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 4,288 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £32,521.3 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 35.4% |
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