Bodicote vs Long Hanborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bodicote wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Long Hanborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Long Hanborough
£430,740
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Long Hanborough
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Long Hanborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Long Hanborough
451.2
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Long Hanborough
71.7
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Long Hanborough
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £378,610, Bodicote undercuts Long Hanborough (£430,740) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Long Hanborough it is a flat at £266,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Long Hanborough (£266,250 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bodicote prices grew faster — 13% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Long Hanborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44 per 1,000 versus 64.2 per 1,000 in Bodicote. The most common crime category in Bodicote is violent-crime, while in Long Hanborough 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Bodicote, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Long Hanborough, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Hanborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodicote | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Hanborough averages 451.2 Mbps – ahead of Bodicote's 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 97.1% in Long Hanborough. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote and 87.5% in Long Hanborough.
Long Hanborough is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (451 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Hanborough, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Bodicote. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,242 in Long Hanborough. 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Hanborough.
Long Hanborough has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,589 in Long Hanborough and £33,366.3 in Bodicote. The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 44 in Long Hanborough. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 63.6% in Long Hanborough. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bodicote versus 66.7% in Long Hanborough. Bodicote has a population of 4,752 and Long Hanborough has 3,502.
| Indicator | Bodicote | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 3,502 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 39.1% |
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