Bloxham vs Yarnton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bloxham offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Yarnton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxham
£472,249
Yarnton
£484,769
Crime Rate
Bloxham
63.8
Yarnton
63.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxham
100.0%
Yarnton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxham
406
Yarnton
407.3
EPC Rating
Bloxham
70.9
Yarnton
70.9
Median Income
Bloxham
£33,366
Yarnton
£34,665
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bloxham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £472,249 versus £484,769 in Yarnton. The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced at £286,586, while in Yarnton it is a terraced at £307,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Yarnton (£307,200 vs £286,586).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Yarnton prices grew faster — 27% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Yarnton (63.5 per 1,000) compared to Bloxham (63.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bloxham is violent-crime, while in Yarnton 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 100% in Yarnton.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yarnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxham | Yarnton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Yarnton enjoy 407.3 Mbps on average, while Bloxham lags behind at 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bloxham and 95.1% in Yarnton. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bloxham and 76.2% in Yarnton.
Yarnton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bloxham is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Yarnton's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bloxham and £1,259 in Yarnton. 66% of homes in Bloxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Yarnton.
Yarnton has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bloxham has a population of 3,681 while Yarnton has 3,227. Median household income is £34,664.7 in Yarnton and £33,366.3 in Bloxham. The median age is 45.5 in Bloxham and 43.8 in Yarnton. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bloxham and 63.2% in Yarnton.
| Indicator | Bloxham | Yarnton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,681 | 3,227 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £34,664.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 38.1% |
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