Town comparison
Didcot vs Faringdon
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Didcot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Didcot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Didcot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Didcot
£398,746
Faringdon
£431,923
Crime Rate
Didcot
40.5
Faringdon
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Didcot
100.0%
Faringdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Didcot
403.2
Faringdon
383.8
EPC Rating
Didcot
72
Faringdon
73.1
Median Income
Didcot
£38,125
Faringdon
£38,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £398,746, Didcot undercuts Faringdon (£431,923) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Didcot is a flat at £214,568, while in Faringdon it is a flat at £175,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Didcot (£214,568 vs £175,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Didcot prices grew faster — 22% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDidcot has a crime rate of 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Faringdon at 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Didcot 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 EastOf the 13 schools in Didcot, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Faringdon, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Didcot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) 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 | Didcot | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 3 |
| Primary | 9 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Didcot averages 403.2 Mbps – ahead of Faringdon's 383.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Didcot and 93% in Faringdon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Didcot and 73.4% in Faringdon.
Didcot is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (403 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Faringdon, scoring 73.1 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Didcot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Didcot and £1,188 in Faringdon. 66.1% of homes in Didcot 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 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £38,125 in Didcot. The median age is 44.4 in Didcot and 44 in Faringdon. Employment rates stand at 63% in Didcot and 63% in Faringdon. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Didcot versus 68.2% in Faringdon. Didcot has a population of 34,600 and Faringdon has 8,625.
| Indicator | Didcot | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,600 | 8,625 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £38,244 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 44% |
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