Town comparison
Didcot vs Goring
Which is better to live in? 7.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Didcot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. Goring has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Didcot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Didcot
£398,746
Goring
£731,860
Crime Rate
Didcot
40.5
Goring
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Didcot
100.0%
Goring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Didcot
403.2
Goring
368.4
EPC Rating
Didcot
72
Goring
70.4
Median Income
Didcot
£38,125
Goring
£37,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Goring commands an average of £731,860, compared with £398,746 in Didcot – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Didcot is a flat at £214,568, while in Goring it is a flat at £321,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Goring (£701,083 vs £376,044).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goring prices grew faster — 36% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGoring has a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Didcot at 40.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Didcot is violent-crime, while in Goring 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 Didcot, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Goring. There are 13 schools in Didcot and 1 in Goring.
Didcot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Didcot | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 403.2 Mbps in Didcot and 368.4 Mbps in Goring. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Didcot and 96% in Goring. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Didcot and 69.2% in Goring.
Didcot is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (403 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Didcot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Goring averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Didcot and £1,330 in Goring. 66.1% of homes in Didcot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Goring.
Didcot has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,125 in Didcot and £37,362 in Goring. The median age is 44.4 in Didcot and 44.3 in Goring. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Didcot versus 68.9% in Goring. Employment rates stand at 63% in Didcot and 63% in Goring.
| Indicator | Didcot | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,600 | 3,434 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £37,362 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 40.3% |
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