Bicester vs Yarnton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bicester is about 17% cheaper on average. Yarnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bicester
£400,967
Yarnton
£484,769
Crime Rate
Bicester
63.6
Yarnton
63.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bicester
100.0%
Yarnton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bicester
448
Yarnton
407.3
EPC Rating
Bicester
71.8
Yarnton
70.9
Median Income
Bicester
£36,082
Yarnton
£34,665
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bicester is £400,967, which is 17% less than Yarnton at £484,769. The most affordable entry point in Bicester is a flat at £198,084, while in Yarnton it is a terraced at £307,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Yarnton (£625,731 vs £546,893).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Yarnton prices grew faster — 27% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 63.5 offences per 1,000 people, Yarnton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bicester's 63.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bicester is violent-crime, while in Yarnton 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 Yarnton. Bicester has 13 schools in total, while Yarnton has 1.
Bicester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yarnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bicester | Yarnton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 407.3 Mbps in Yarnton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bicester and 95.1% in Yarnton. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Bicester and 76.2% in Yarnton.
Bicester is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (448 vs 407 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 Yarnton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Bicester and £1,259 in Yarnton. 70.2% of homes in Bicester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Yarnton.
Bicester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Bicester and £34,664.7 in Yarnton. The median age is 42.4 in Bicester and 43.8 in Yarnton. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Bicester and 63.2% in Yarnton. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Bicester versus 67.3% in Yarnton.
| Indicator | Bicester | Yarnton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,147 | 3,227 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £34,664.7 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 38.1% |
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