Town comparison
Didcot vs Sutton Courtenay and Milton
Which is better to live in? 2.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Didcot wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Didcot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Didcot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Didcot
£398,746
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£474,757
Crime Rate
Didcot
40.5
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Didcot
100.0%
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Didcot
403.2
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
424.1
EPC Rating
Didcot
72
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
72
Median Income
Didcot
£38,125
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Sutton Courtenay And Milton commands an average of £474,757, compared with £398,746 in Didcot – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Didcot is a flat at £214,568, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton it is a flat at £197,404.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Sutton Courtenay And Milton (£351,072 vs £315,564).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Didcot prices grew faster — 22% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Didcot experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.5 per 1,000 versus 46.3 per 1,000 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. The most common crime category in Didcot is violent-crime, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton 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 0% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. There are 13 schools in Didcot and 1 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Didcot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Courtenay and Milton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Didcot | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 424.1 Mbps in Sutton Courtenay And Milton and 403.2 Mbps in Didcot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Didcot and 96.7% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Didcot and 79.6% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Sutton Courtenay And Milton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (424 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Didcot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Sutton Courtenay And Milton averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Didcot and £1,266 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. 66.1% of homes in Didcot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Didcot has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,125 in Didcot and £38,125 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. The median age is 44.4 in Didcot and 44.4 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Didcot versus 69.2% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Didcot and 63% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
| Indicator | Didcot | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,600 | 3,714 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £38,125 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 43.8% |
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