Carterton vs Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Grove (vale Of White Horse) offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Carterton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Grove (vale Of White Horse) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carterton
£480,214
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£365,087
Crime Rate
Carterton
43.6
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carterton
83.3%
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carterton
446.4
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
405.2
EPC Rating
Carterton
68.4
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
71.4
Median Income
Carterton
£32,133
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£37,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Grove (vale Of White Horse) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £365,087 versus £480,214 in Carterton. The most affordable entry point in Carterton is a flat at £280,296, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) it is a flat at £198,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Carterton (£693,786 vs £483,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carterton prices grew faster — 44% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Carterton (43.6 per 1,000) compared to Grove (vale Of White Horse) (46.7 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Carterton is violent-crime, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) 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 Grove (vale Of White Horse): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Carterton.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grove (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carterton | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carterton enjoy 446.4 Mbps on average, while Grove (vale Of White Horse) lags behind at 405.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Carterton and 96% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Carterton and 78% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Carterton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (446 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Grove (vale Of White Horse) is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Carterton's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,534 in Carterton and £1,252 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). 58.4% of homes in Carterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Carterton has a population of 17,765 while Grove (vale Of White Horse) has 7,942. Median household income is £37,481 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 47.3 in Carterton and 44 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Carterton and 63% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
| Indicator | Carterton | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,765 | 7,942 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,132.5 | £37,481 |
| Employment Rate | 60.3% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 40.5% |
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