Town comparison
Cricklade vs Faringdon
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Cricklade is about 14% cheaper on average. Faringdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cricklade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cricklade
£370,420
Faringdon
£431,923
Crime Rate
Cricklade
49.1
Faringdon
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cricklade
100.0%
Faringdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cricklade
287.8
Faringdon
383.8
EPC Rating
Cricklade
70.1
Faringdon
73.1
Median Income
Cricklade
£33,050
Faringdon
£38,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cricklade more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £370,420 versus £431,923 in Faringdon. The most affordable entry point in Cricklade is a terraced at £276,944, while in Faringdon it is a flat at £175,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Faringdon (£580,621 vs £478,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cricklade prices grew faster — 20% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.4 offences per 1,000 people, Faringdon is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Cricklade's 49.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cricklade 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 WestSchool quality favours Cricklade: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Faringdon.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Cricklade | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Faringdon enjoy 383.8 Mbps on average, while Cricklade lags behind at 287.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Cricklade and 93% in Faringdon. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Cricklade and 73.4% in Faringdon.
Faringdon is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (384 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Faringdon is band C (score 73.1), ahead of Cricklade's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Cricklade and £1,188 in Faringdon. 62.1% of homes in Cricklade 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 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cricklade has a population of 4,030 while Faringdon has 8,625. Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £33,049.5 in Cricklade. The median age is 44.9 in Cricklade and 44 in Faringdon. Employment rates stand at 61% in Cricklade and 63% in Faringdon.
| Indicator | Cricklade | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,030 | 8,625 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £33,049.5 | £38,244 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.5% | 44% |
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