Town comparison
Cholsey vs Didcot
Which is better to live in? 4.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Didcot is about 10% cheaper on average. Cholsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cholsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cholsey
£437,338
Didcot
£398,746
Crime Rate
Cholsey
40.3
Didcot
40.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cholsey
100.0%
Didcot
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cholsey
350.1
Didcot
403.2
EPC Rating
Cholsey
70.9
Didcot
72
Median Income
Cholsey
£38,006
Didcot
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Didcot is £398,746, which is 10% less than Cholsey at £437,338. The most affordable entry point in Cholsey is a flat at £307,292, while in Didcot it is a flat at £214,568.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Cholsey (£307,292 vs £214,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Didcot prices grew faster — 22% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cholsey is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Didcot's 40.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cholsey is violent-crime, while in Didcot 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 EastCholsey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Didcot. Cholsey has 1 schools in total, while Didcot has 13.
Cholsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Didcot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cholsey | Didcot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Didcot offers faster average downloads at 403.2 Mbps, compared to 350.1 Mbps in Cholsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cholsey and 96% in Didcot. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Cholsey and 75.6% in Didcot.
Didcot is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (403 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Didcot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Cholsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Cholsey and £1,266 in Didcot. 64.2% of homes in Cholsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Didcot.
Didcot has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,125 in Didcot and £38,006 in Cholsey. The median age is 44.8 in Cholsey and 44.4 in Didcot. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Cholsey and 63% in Didcot. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Cholsey versus 69.2% in Didcot.
| Indicator | Cholsey | Didcot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,776 | 34,600 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £38,125 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 43.8% |
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