Bourton-on-the-Water vs Moreton-in-Marsh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bourton On The Water wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Moreton In Marsh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourton On The Water edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourton-on-the-Water
£480,214
Moreton-in-Marsh
£633,688
Crime Rate
Bourton-on-the-Water
45.0
Moreton-in-Marsh
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourton-on-the-Water
100.0%
Moreton-in-Marsh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourton-on-the-Water
359.1
Moreton-in-Marsh
411.4
EPC Rating
Bourton-on-the-Water
70.3
Moreton-in-Marsh
70.2
Median Income
Bourton-on-the-Water
£32,307
Moreton-in-Marsh
£31,480
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £480,214, Bourton On The Water undercuts Moreton In Marsh (£633,688) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bourton On The Water is a flat at £280,296, while in Moreton In Marsh it is a flat at £215,065.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bourton On The Water (£280,296 vs £215,065).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Moreton In Marsh prices grew faster — 60% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Moreton In Marsh experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.9 per 1,000 versus 45 per 1,000 in Bourton On The Water. The most common crime category in Bourton On The Water is violent-crime, while in Moreton In Marsh 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Bourton On The Water, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Moreton In Marsh, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bourton-on-the-Water School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Moreton-in-Marsh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bourton-on-the-Water | Moreton-in-Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Moreton In Marsh averages 411.4 Mbps – ahead of Bourton On The Water's 359.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Bourton On The Water and 93.5% in Moreton In Marsh. Gigabit availability stands at 67.7% in Bourton On The Water and 79.8% in Moreton In Marsh.
Moreton In Marsh is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (411 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bourton On The Water, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Moreton In Marsh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bourton On The Water and £1,398 in Moreton In Marsh. 63.4% of homes in Bourton On The Water have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Moreton In Marsh.
Bourton On The Water has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,306.7 in Bourton On The Water and £31,480 in Moreton In Marsh. The median age is 46.1 in Bourton On The Water and 47.1 in Moreton In Marsh. Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Bourton On The Water and 59.9% in Moreton In Marsh. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Bourton On The Water versus 68.4% in Moreton In Marsh. Bourton On The Water has a population of 4,177 and Moreton In Marsh has 5,015.
| Indicator | Bourton-on-the-Water | Moreton-in-Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,177 | 5,015 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,306.7 | £31,480 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.6% | 38.4% |
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