Cholsey vs Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Cholsey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Cholsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cholsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cholsey
£437,338
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
£524,455
Crime Rate
Cholsey
40.3
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cholsey
100.0%
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cholsey
350.1
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
424.1
EPC Rating
Cholsey
70.9
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
72
Median Income
Cholsey
£38,006
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £437,338, Cholsey undercuts Drayton (vale Of White Horse) (£524,455) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cholsey is a flat at £307,292, while in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) it is a flat at £224,290.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Cholsey (£307,292 vs £224,290).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) prices grew faster — 36% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCholsey has a crime rate of 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Drayton (vale Of White Horse) at 46.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cholsey is violent-crime, while in Drayton (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 EastOf the 1 schools in Cholsey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Drayton (vale Of White Horse), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cholsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cholsey | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Cholsey's 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cholsey and 96.7% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Cholsey and 79.6% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse).
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (424 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Cholsey averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Cholsey and £1,266 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). 64.2% of homes in Cholsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse).
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) 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 Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and £38,006 in Cholsey. The median age is 44.8 in Cholsey and 44.4 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Cholsey versus 69.2% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Cholsey and 63% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse).
| Indicator | Cholsey | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,776 | 3,110 |
| 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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