Bicester vs Eynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bicester is about 12% cheaper on average. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bicester
£400,967
Eynsham
£455,217
Crime Rate
Bicester
63.6
Eynsham
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bicester
100.0%
Eynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bicester
448
Eynsham
451.2
EPC Rating
Bicester
71.8
Eynsham
71.7
Median Income
Bicester
£36,082
Eynsham
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bicester is £400,967, which is 12% less than Eynsham at £455,217. The most affordable entry point in Bicester is a flat at £198,084, while in Eynsham it is a flat at £241,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Eynsham (£241,500 vs £198,084).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eynsham (44 per 1,000) compared to Bicester (63.6 per 1,000), a 45% difference. The most common crime category in Bicester is violent-crime, while in Eynsham 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 Eynsham. Bicester has 13 schools in total, while Eynsham has 2.
Bicester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bicester | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eynsham offers faster average downloads at 451.2 Mbps, compared to 448.0 Mbps in Bicester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bicester and 97.1% in Eynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Bicester and 87.5% in Eynsham.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 448 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bicester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.7 (band C) in Eynsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Bicester and £1,242 in Eynsham. 70.2% of homes in Bicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Eynsham.
Bicester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Bicester and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 42.4 in Bicester and 44 in Eynsham. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Bicester and 63.6% in Eynsham. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Bicester versus 66.7% in Eynsham.
| Indicator | Bicester | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,147 | 5,321 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 39.1% |
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