Bloxham vs Moreton-in-Marsh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bloxham wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Moreton In Marsh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxham
£472,249
Moreton-in-Marsh
£633,688
Crime Rate
Bloxham
63.8
Moreton-in-Marsh
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxham
100.0%
Moreton-in-Marsh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxham
406
Moreton-in-Marsh
411.4
EPC Rating
Bloxham
70.9
Moreton-in-Marsh
70.2
Median Income
Bloxham
£33,366
Moreton-in-Marsh
£31,480
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Moreton In Marsh commands an average of £633,688, compared with £472,249 in Bloxham – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced at £286,586, while in Moreton In Marsh it is a flat at £215,065.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Moreton In Marsh (£843,366 vs £601,521).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Moreton In Marsh prices grew faster — 60% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Moreton In Marsh experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.9 per 1,000 versus 63.8 per 1,000 in Bloxham. The most common crime category in Bloxham is violent-crime, while in Moreton In Marsh 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bloxham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Moreton In Marsh. There are 2 schools in Bloxham and 1 in Moreton In Marsh.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Moreton-in-Marsh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxham | Moreton-in-Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.4 Mbps in Moreton In Marsh and 406.0 Mbps in Bloxham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bloxham and 93.5% in Moreton In Marsh. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bloxham and 79.8% in Moreton In Marsh.
Moreton In Marsh is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (411 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bloxham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Moreton In Marsh averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bloxham and £1,398 in Moreton In Marsh. 66% of homes in Bloxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Moreton In Marsh.
Bloxham has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,366.3 in Bloxham and £31,480 in Moreton In Marsh. The median age is 45.5 in Bloxham and 47.1 in Moreton In Marsh. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bloxham versus 68.4% in Moreton In Marsh. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bloxham and 59.9% in Moreton In Marsh.
| Indicator | Bloxham | Moreton-in-Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,681 | 5,015 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £31,480 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 38.4% |
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