Broad Blunsdon vs Faringdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broad Blunsdon is about 26% cheaper on average. Faringdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broad Blunsdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broad Blunsdon
£320,292
Faringdon
£431,923
Crime Rate
Broad Blunsdon
69.0
Faringdon
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broad Blunsdon
100.0%
Faringdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broad Blunsdon
491.8
Faringdon
383.8
EPC Rating
Broad Blunsdon
71.8
Faringdon
73.1
Median Income
Broad Blunsdon
£32,921
Faringdon
£38,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Broad Blunsdon is £320,292, which is 26% less than Faringdon at £431,923. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Faringdon it is a flat at £175,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Faringdon (£580,621 vs £459,294).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broad Blunsdon prices grew faster — 34% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.4 offences per 1,000 people, Faringdon is the safer of the two – 49% lower than Broad Blunsdon's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Faringdon 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 WestBroad Blunsdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Faringdon. Broad Blunsdon has 2 schools in total, while Faringdon has 3.
Broad Blunsdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Faringdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broad Blunsdon | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broad Blunsdon offers faster average downloads at 491.8 Mbps, compared to 383.8 Mbps in Faringdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 93% in Faringdon. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 73.4% in Faringdon.
Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (492 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Faringdon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Broad Blunsdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,188 in Faringdon. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Faringdon.
Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 44 in Faringdon. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 63% in Faringdon. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Broad Blunsdon versus 68.2% in Faringdon.
| Indicator | Broad Blunsdon | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,507 | 8,625 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,921 | £38,244 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 44% |
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