Bicester vs Long Hanborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bicester wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Long Hanborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bicester
£400,967
Long Hanborough
£430,740
Crime Rate
Bicester
63.6
Long Hanborough
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bicester
100.0%
Long Hanborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bicester
448
Long Hanborough
451.2
EPC Rating
Bicester
71.8
Long Hanborough
71.7
Median Income
Bicester
£36,082
Long Hanborough
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £400,967, Bicester undercuts Long Hanborough (£430,740) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bicester is a flat at £198,084, while in Long Hanborough it is a flat at £266,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Long Hanborough (£266,250 vs £198,084).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bicester prices grew faster — 9% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Long Hanborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44 per 1,000 versus 63.6 per 1,000 in Bicester. The most common crime category in Bicester is violent-crime, while in Long Hanborough 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 EastOf the 13 schools in Bicester, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Long Hanborough, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bicester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Hanborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bicester | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Hanborough averages 451.2 Mbps – ahead of Bicester's 448.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bicester and 97.1% in Long Hanborough. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Bicester and 87.5% in Long Hanborough.
Long Hanborough is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 448 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bicester leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Long Hanborough averages 71.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Bicester and £1,242 in Long Hanborough. 70.2% of homes in Bicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Hanborough.
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 Long Hanborough. The median age is 42.4 in Bicester and 44 in Long Hanborough. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Bicester versus 66.7% in Long Hanborough. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Bicester and 63.6% in Long Hanborough.
| Indicator | Bicester | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,147 | 3,502 |
| 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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