Didcot vs Wantage
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Didcot is about 8% 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
Wantage
£434,326
Crime Rate
Didcot
40.5
Wantage
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Didcot
100.0%
Wantage
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Didcot
403.2
Wantage
405.2
EPC Rating
Didcot
72
Wantage
71.4
Median Income
Didcot
£38,125
Wantage
£37,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Didcot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £398,746 versus £434,326 in Wantage. The most affordable entry point in Didcot is a flat at £214,568, while in Wantage it is a flat at £242,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in Wantage (£242,045 vs £214,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Didcot prices grew faster — 22% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.5 offences per 1,000 people, Didcot is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Wantage's 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Didcot is violent-crime, while in Wantage 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 Wantage.
Didcot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wantage School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Didcot | Wantage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 5 |
| Primary | 9 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wantage enjoy 405.2 Mbps on average, while Didcot lags behind at 403.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Didcot and 96% in Wantage. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Didcot and 78% in Wantage.
Wantage is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (405 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Didcot is band C (score 72), ahead of Wantage's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Didcot and £1,252 in Wantage. 66.1% of homes in Didcot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Wantage.
Didcot has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Didcot has a population of 34,600 while Wantage has 13,100. Median household income is £38,125 in Didcot and £37,481 in Wantage. The median age is 44.4 in Didcot and 44 in Wantage. Employment rates stand at 63% in Didcot and 63% in Wantage.
| Indicator | Didcot | Wantage |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,600 | 13,100 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £37,481 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 40.5% |
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