Bicester vs Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bicester is about 22% cheaper on average. Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bicester
£400,967
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£511,213
Crime Rate
Bicester
63.6
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bicester
100.0%
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bicester
448
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
374.9
EPC Rating
Bicester
71.8
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
70.5
Median Income
Bicester
£36,082
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bicester is £400,967, which is 22% less than Haddenham (buckinghamshire) at £511,213. The most affordable entry point in Bicester is a flat at £198,084, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) it is a flat at £269,889.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (£760,085 vs £546,893).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bicester prices grew faster — 9% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (59.3 per 1,000) compared to Bicester (63.6 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Bicester is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) 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 Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Bicester has 13 schools in total, while Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has 3.
Bicester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bicester | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 3 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bicester offers faster average downloads at 448.0 Mbps, compared to 374.9 Mbps in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bicester and 91.3% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Bicester and 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Bicester is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (448 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bicester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Bicester and £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). 70.2% of homes in Bicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Bicester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Bicester and £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The median age is 42.4 in Bicester and 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Bicester and 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Owner-occupancy is 65% in Bicester versus 70% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
| Indicator | Bicester | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,147 | 5,603 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 41% |
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