Carterton vs Yarnton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Carterton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Carterton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Yarnton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carterton
£480,214
Yarnton
£484,769
Crime Rate
Carterton
43.6
Yarnton
63.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carterton
83.3%
Yarnton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carterton
446.4
Yarnton
407.3
EPC Rating
Carterton
68.4
Yarnton
70.9
Median Income
Carterton
£32,133
Yarnton
£34,665
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Yarnton commands an average of £484,769, compared with £480,214 in Carterton – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Carterton is a flat at £280,296, while in Yarnton it is a terraced at £307,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Carterton (£693,786 vs £625,731).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carterton prices grew faster — 44% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCarterton has a crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46% lower than Yarnton at 63.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carterton is violent-crime, while in Yarnton 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 Yarnton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Carterton. There are 6 schools in Carterton and 1 in Yarnton.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yarnton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carterton | Yarnton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.4 Mbps in Carterton and 407.3 Mbps in Yarnton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Carterton and 95.1% in Yarnton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Carterton and 76.2% in Yarnton.
Carterton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (446 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Yarnton, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Carterton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,534 in Carterton and £1,259 in Yarnton. 58.4% of homes in Carterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Yarnton.
Yarnton has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,664.7 in Yarnton and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 47.3 in Carterton and 43.8 in Yarnton. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Carterton and 63.2% in Yarnton. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carterton versus 67.3% in Yarnton. Carterton has a population of 17,765 and Yarnton has 3,227.
| Indicator | Carterton | Yarnton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,765 | 3,227 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,132.5 | £34,664.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.3% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 38.1% |
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