Bloxham vs Bodicote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bodicote is about 25% cheaper on average. Bloxham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxham
£472,249
Bodicote
£378,610
Crime Rate
Bloxham
63.8
Bodicote
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxham
100.0%
Bodicote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxham
406
Bodicote
406
EPC Rating
Bloxham
70.9
Bodicote
70.9
Median Income
Bloxham
£33,366
Bodicote
£33,366
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bodicote more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £378,610 versus £472,249 in Bloxham. The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced at £286,586, while in Bodicote it is a flat at £124,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Bloxham (£412,062 vs £330,179).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bloxham prices grew faster — 26% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bloxham (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Bodicote (64.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bloxham is violent-crime, while in Bodicote 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 EastSchool quality favours Bloxham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bodicote.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxham | Bodicote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bloxham enjoy 406.0 Mbps on average, while Bodicote lags behind at 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bloxham and 92.1% in Bodicote. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bloxham and 77.8% in Bodicote.
Bloxham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (406 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bloxham is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Bodicote's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bloxham and £1,330 in Bodicote. 66% of homes in Bloxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Bodicote.
Bloxham has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bloxham has a population of 3,681 while Bodicote has 4,752. Median household income is £33,366.3 in Bloxham and £33,366.3 in Bodicote. The median age is 45.5 in Bloxham and 45.5 in Bodicote. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bloxham and 62.2% in Bodicote.
| Indicator | Bloxham | Bodicote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,681 | 4,752 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £33,366.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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