Bloxham vs Shipston-on-Stour
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bloxham wins on house prices with a 13% gap. For families, Bloxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxham
£472,249
Shipston-on-Stour
£543,905
Crime Rate
Bloxham
63.8
Shipston-on-Stour
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxham
100.0%
Shipston-on-Stour
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxham
406
Shipston-on-Stour
412.9
EPC Rating
Bloxham
70.9
Shipston-on-Stour
70.7
Median Income
Bloxham
£33,366
Shipston-on-Stour
£31,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £472,249, Bloxham undercuts Shipston On Stour (£543,905) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced at £286,586, while in Shipston On Stour it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Bloxham (£412,062 vs £312,608).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shipston On Stour prices grew faster — 28% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bloxham and Shipston On Stour at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Bloxham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Shipston On Stour, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shipston-on-Stour School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxham | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Shipston On Stour averages 412.9 Mbps – ahead of Bloxham's 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bloxham and 93.3% in Shipston On Stour. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bloxham and 80.1% in Shipston On Stour.
Shipston On Stour is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (413 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bloxham, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Shipston On Stour. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bloxham and £1,453 in Shipston On Stour. 66% of homes in Bloxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Shipston On Stour.
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 £31,576 in Shipston On Stour. The median age is 45.5 in Bloxham and 48.3 in Shipston On Stour. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bloxham and 58.8% in Shipston On Stour. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bloxham versus 70.8% in Shipston On Stour. Bloxham has a population of 3,681 and Shipston On Stour has 5,852.
| Indicator | Bloxham | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,681 | 5,852 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £31,576 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 39.5% |
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