Bicester vs Bloxham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bicester is about 15% cheaper on average. Bicester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bicester
£400,967
Bloxham
£472,249
Crime Rate
Bicester
63.6
Bloxham
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bicester
100.0%
Bloxham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bicester
448
Bloxham
406
EPC Rating
Bicester
71.8
Bloxham
70.9
Median Income
Bicester
£36,082
Bloxham
£33,366
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bicester more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £400,967 versus £472,249 in Bloxham. The most affordable entry point in Bicester is a flat at £198,084, while in Bloxham it is a terraced at £286,586.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Bloxham (£412,062 vs £371,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bloxham prices grew faster — 26% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 63.6 offences per 1,000 people, Bicester is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bloxham's 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bicester is violent-crime, while in Bloxham 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 Bicester: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bloxham.
Bicester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bicester | Bloxham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bicester enjoy 448.0 Mbps on average, while Bloxham lags behind at 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bicester and 92.1% in Bloxham. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Bicester and 77.8% in Bloxham.
Bicester is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (448 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bicester is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Bloxham's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Bicester and £1,330 in Bloxham. 70.2% of homes in Bicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Bloxham.
Bicester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bicester has a population of 37,147 while Bloxham has 3,681. Median household income is £36,082 in Bicester and £33,366.3 in Bloxham. The median age is 42.4 in Bicester and 45.5 in Bloxham. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Bicester and 62.2% in Bloxham.
| Indicator | Bicester | Bloxham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,147 | 3,681 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £33,366.3 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 37.6% |
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