Didcot vs Kennington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Didcot is about 3% cheaper on average. Didcot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Didcot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Didcot
£398,746
Kennington
£411,285
Crime Rate
Didcot
40.5
Kennington
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Didcot
100.0%
Kennington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Didcot
403.2
Kennington
322.1
EPC Rating
Didcot
72
Kennington
71.8
Median Income
Didcot
£38,125
Kennington
£37,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Didcot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £398,746 versus £411,285 in Kennington. The most affordable entry point in Didcot is a flat at £214,568, while in Kennington it is a flat at £260,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Kennington (£260,333 vs £214,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Didcot prices grew faster — 22% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Didcot (40.5 per 1,000) compared to Kennington (46.4 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Didcot is violent-crime, while in Kennington 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 EastSchool quality favours Didcot: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kennington.
Didcot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kennington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Didcot | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Didcot enjoy 403.2 Mbps on average, while Kennington lags behind at 322.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Didcot and 93% in Kennington. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Didcot and 51.8% in Kennington.
Didcot is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (403 vs 322 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Didcot is band C (score 72), ahead of Kennington's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Didcot and £1,142 in Kennington. 66.1% of homes in Didcot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Kennington.
Didcot has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Didcot has a population of 34,600 while Kennington has 4,595. Median household income is £38,125 in Didcot and £37,342.5 in Kennington. The median age is 44.4 in Didcot and 40.5 in Kennington. Employment rates stand at 63% in Didcot and 58.3% in Kennington.
| Indicator | Didcot | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,600 | 4,595 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £37,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 58.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 46% |
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