Carterton vs Eynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Eynsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Carterton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carterton
£480,214
Eynsham
£455,217
Crime Rate
Carterton
43.6
Eynsham
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carterton
83.3%
Eynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carterton
446.4
Eynsham
451.2
EPC Rating
Carterton
68.4
Eynsham
71.7
Median Income
Carterton
£32,133
Eynsham
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Carterton commands an average of £480,214, compared with £455,217 in Eynsham – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Carterton is a flat at £280,296, while in Eynsham it is a flat at £241,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Carterton (£280,296 vs £241,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carterton prices grew faster — 44% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCarterton has a crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Eynsham at 44 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carterton is violent-crime, while in Eynsham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Eynsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Carterton. There are 6 schools in Carterton and 2 in Eynsham.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carterton | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.2 Mbps in Eynsham and 446.4 Mbps in Carterton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Carterton and 97.1% in Eynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Carterton and 87.5% in Eynsham.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Eynsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Carterton averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,534 in Carterton and £1,242 in Eynsham. 58.4% of homes in Carterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Eynsham.
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,589 in Eynsham and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 47.3 in Carterton and 44 in Eynsham. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carterton versus 66.7% in Eynsham. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Carterton and 63.6% in Eynsham.
| Indicator | Carterton | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,765 | 5,321 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,132.5 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 60.3% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 39.1% |
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