Bicester vs Kennington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bicester is about 3% cheaper on average. Kennington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bicester
£400,967
Kennington
£411,285
Crime Rate
Bicester
63.6
Kennington
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bicester
100.0%
Kennington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bicester
448
Kennington
322.1
EPC Rating
Bicester
71.8
Kennington
71.8
Median Income
Bicester
£36,082
Kennington
£37,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bicester is £400,967, which is 3% less than Kennington at £411,285. The most affordable entry point in Bicester is a flat at £198,084, while in Kennington it is a flat at £260,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Kennington (£260,333 vs £198,084).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kennington prices grew faster — 16% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 46.4 offences per 1,000 people, Kennington is the safer of the two – 37% lower than Bicester's 63.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bicester is violent-crime, while in Kennington 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 Kennington. Bicester has 13 schools in total, while Kennington has 1.
Bicester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kennington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bicester | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bicester offers faster average downloads at 448.0 Mbps, compared to 322.1 Mbps in Kennington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bicester and 93% in Kennington. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Bicester and 51.8% in Kennington.
Bicester is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (448 vs 322 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bicester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Kennington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Bicester and £1,142 in Kennington. 70.2% of homes in Bicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Kennington.
Bicester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,342.5 in Kennington and £36,082 in Bicester. The median age is 42.4 in Bicester and 40.5 in Kennington. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Bicester and 58.3% in Kennington. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Bicester versus 56.8% in Kennington.
| Indicator | Bicester | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,147 | 4,595 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £37,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 58.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 46% |
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