Bloxham vs Brackley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brackley offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Bloxham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxham
£472,249
Brackley
£377,559
Crime Rate
Bloxham
63.8
Brackley
97.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxham
100.0%
Brackley
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxham
406
Brackley
400.7
EPC Rating
Bloxham
70.9
Brackley
71.4
Median Income
Bloxham
£33,366
Brackley
£34,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Brackley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £377,559 versus £472,249 in Bloxham. The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced at £286,586, while in Brackley it is a flat at £197,407.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Bloxham (£412,062 vs £336,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bloxham prices grew faster — 26% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bloxham (63.8 per 1,000) compared to Brackley (97.3 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Bloxham is violent-crime, while in Brackley 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 80% in Brackley.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brackley School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxham | Brackley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bloxham enjoy 406.0 Mbps on average, while Brackley lags behind at 400.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bloxham and 92.7% in Brackley. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bloxham and 76.5% in Brackley.
Bloxham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (406 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brackley is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Bloxham's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bloxham and £1,196 in Brackley. 66% of homes in Bloxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Brackley.
Brackley has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bloxham has a population of 3,681 while Brackley has 16,180. Median household income is £34,420 in Brackley and £33,366.3 in Bloxham. The median age is 45.5 in Bloxham and 42.5 in Brackley. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bloxham and 63.2% in Brackley.
| Indicator | Bloxham | Brackley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,681 | 16,180 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £34,420 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36% |
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