Bodicote vs Middleton Cheney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bodicote is about 21% cheaper on average. Bodicote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Middleton Cheney
£478,921
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Middleton Cheney
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Middleton Cheney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Middleton Cheney
401.2
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Middleton Cheney
71.5
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Middleton Cheney
£33,122
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bodicote more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £378,610 versus £478,921 in Middleton Cheney. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Middleton Cheney it is a flat at £310,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Middleton Cheney (£310,000 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Middleton Cheney prices grew faster — 26% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Bodicote is the safer of the two – 52% lower than Middleton Cheney's 97.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bodicote is violent-crime, while in Middleton Cheney 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 Bodicote: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Middleton Cheney.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middleton Cheney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodicote | Middleton Cheney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bodicote enjoy 406.0 Mbps on average, while Middleton Cheney lags behind at 401.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 93% in Middleton Cheney. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote and 76.3% in Middleton Cheney.
Bodicote is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (406 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Middleton Cheney is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Bodicote's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,267 in Middleton Cheney. 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Middleton Cheney.
Middleton Cheney has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bodicote has a population of 4,752 while Middleton Cheney has 4,127. Median household income is £33,366.3 in Bodicote and £33,121.7 in Middleton Cheney. The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 44.1 in Middleton Cheney. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 62.3% in Middleton Cheney.
| Indicator | Bodicote | Middleton Cheney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 4,127 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £33,121.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 35.5% |
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