Bloxham vs Long Hanborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Long Hanborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Long Hanborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxham
£472,249
Long Hanborough
£430,740
Crime Rate
Bloxham
63.8
Long Hanborough
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxham
100.0%
Long Hanborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxham
406
Long Hanborough
451.2
EPC Rating
Bloxham
70.9
Long Hanborough
71.7
Median Income
Bloxham
£33,366
Long Hanborough
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £430,740, Long Hanborough undercuts Bloxham (£472,249) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced at £286,586, while in Long Hanborough it is a flat at £266,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Long Hanborough (£374,308 vs £286,586).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bloxham prices grew faster — 26% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastLong Hanborough has a crime rate of 44 per 1,000 residents, which is 45% lower than Bloxham at 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bloxham 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 2 schools in Bloxham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Long Hanborough, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Bloxham | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Hanborough averages 451.2 Mbps – ahead of Bloxham's 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bloxham and 97.1% in Long Hanborough. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bloxham and 87.5% in Long Hanborough.
Long Hanborough is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (451 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Long Hanborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Bloxham averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bloxham and £1,242 in Long Hanborough. 66% of homes in Bloxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Hanborough.
Long Hanborough has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,589 in Long Hanborough and £33,366.3 in Bloxham. The median age is 45.5 in Bloxham and 44 in Long Hanborough. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bloxham versus 66.7% in Long Hanborough. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bloxham and 63.6% in Long Hanborough.
| Indicator | Bloxham | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,681 | 3,502 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 39.1% |
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