Bicester vs Bodicote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bodicote is about 6% 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
Bodicote
£378,610
Crime Rate
Bicester
63.6
Bodicote
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bicester
100.0%
Bodicote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bicester
448
Bodicote
406
EPC Rating
Bicester
71.8
Bodicote
70.9
Median Income
Bicester
£36,082
Bodicote
£33,366
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bodicote is £378,610, which is 6% less than Bicester at £400,967. The most affordable entry point in Bicester is a flat at £198,084, while in Bodicote it is a flat at £124,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Bicester (£198,084 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bodicote prices grew faster — 13% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 63.6 offences per 1,000 people, Bicester is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bodicote's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bicester is violent-crime, while in Bodicote 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 EastBicester has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bodicote. Bicester has 13 schools in total, while Bodicote has 2.
Bicester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bicester | Bodicote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bicester offers faster average downloads at 448.0 Mbps, compared to 406.0 Mbps in Bodicote. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bicester and 92.1% in Bodicote. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Bicester and 77.8% in Bodicote.
Bicester is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (448 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bicester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Bodicote. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Bicester and £1,330 in Bodicote. 70.2% of homes in Bicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Bodicote.
Bicester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Bicester and £33,366.3 in Bodicote. The median age is 42.4 in Bicester and 45.5 in Bodicote. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Bicester and 62.2% in Bodicote. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Bicester versus 67.5% in Bodicote.
| Indicator | Bicester | Bodicote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,147 | 4,752 |
| 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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