Carterton vs Faringdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Faringdon offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Carterton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Faringdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carterton
£480,214
Faringdon
£431,923
Crime Rate
Carterton
43.6
Faringdon
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carterton
83.3%
Faringdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carterton
446.4
Faringdon
383.8
EPC Rating
Carterton
68.4
Faringdon
73.1
Median Income
Carterton
£32,133
Faringdon
£38,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Faringdon is £431,923, which is 11% less than Carterton at £480,214. The most affordable entry point in Carterton is a flat at £280,296, while in Faringdon it is a flat at £175,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Carterton (£280,296 vs £175,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carterton prices grew faster — 44% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Carterton is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Faringdon's 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carterton 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 EastFaringdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Carterton. Carterton has 6 schools in total, while Faringdon has 3.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Carterton | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Carterton offers faster average downloads at 446.4 Mbps, compared to 383.8 Mbps in Faringdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Carterton and 93% in Faringdon. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Carterton and 73.4% in Faringdon.
Carterton is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (446 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 68.4 (band C) in Carterton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,534 in Carterton and £1,188 in Faringdon. 58.4% of homes in Carterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Faringdon.
Faringdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 47.3 in Carterton and 44 in Faringdon. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Carterton and 63% in Faringdon. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carterton versus 68.2% in Faringdon.
| Indicator | Carterton | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,765 | 8,625 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,132.5 | £38,244 |
| Employment Rate | 60.3% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 44% |
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