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Bloxham vs Moreton-in-Marsh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBloxhamMoreton-in-Marsh
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBloxhamMoreton-in-Marsh
Population3,6815,015
Median Age45.547.1
Median Household Income£33,366.3£31,480
Employment Rate62.2%59.9%
Owner Occupied67.5%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%38.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bloxham and Moreton In Marsh?
Bloxham and Moreton In Marsh are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bloxham or Moreton In Marsh?
Bloxham is cheaper, with an average house price of £472,249.
Is Bloxham or Moreton In Marsh safer?
Moreton In Marsh has the lower crime rate at 44.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bloxham or Moreton In Marsh?
Bloxham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bloxham or Moreton In Marsh?
Moreton In Marsh has faster average broadband at 411.4 Mbps.

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