Bodicote vs Kidlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bodicote offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Kidlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Kidlington
£482,476
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Kidlington
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Kidlington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Kidlington
407.3
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Kidlington
70.9
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Kidlington
£34,665
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bodicote is £378,610, which is 22% less than Kidlington at £482,476. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Kidlington it is a flat at £274,318.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Kidlington (£274,318 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kidlington prices grew faster — 22% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Kidlington (63.7 per 1,000) compared to Bodicote (64.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bodicote is violent-crime, while in Kidlington 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 EastBodicote has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kidlington. Bodicote has 2 schools in total, while Kidlington has 5.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kidlington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodicote | Kidlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kidlington offers faster average downloads at 407.3 Mbps, compared to 406.0 Mbps in Bodicote. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 95.1% in Kidlington. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote and 76.2% in Kidlington.
Kidlington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bodicote are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Kidlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,259 in Kidlington. 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Kidlington.
Kidlington has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,664.7 in Kidlington and £33,366.3 in Bodicote. The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 43.8 in Kidlington. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 63.2% in Kidlington. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bodicote versus 67.3% in Kidlington.
| Indicator | Bodicote | Kidlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 14,640 |
| 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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