Drayton (Vale of White Horse) vs Eynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eynsham wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
£524,455
Eynsham
£455,217
Crime Rate
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
46.3
Eynsham
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Eynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
424.1
Eynsham
451.2
EPC Rating
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
72
Eynsham
71.7
Median Income
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
£38,125
Eynsham
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) commands an average of £524,455, compared with £455,217 in Eynsham – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is a flat at £224,290, while in Eynsham it is a flat at £241,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Eynsham (£241,500 vs £224,290).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Eynsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44 per 1,000 versus 46.3 per 1,000 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). The most common crime category in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is violent-crime, while in Eynsham 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 Drayton (vale Of White Horse), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Eynsham. There are 1 schools in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 2 in Eynsham.
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.2 Mbps in Eynsham and 424.1 Mbps in Drayton (vale Of White Horse). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 97.1% in Eynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 87.5% in Eynsham.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (451 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Drayton (vale Of White Horse), scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Eynsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and £1,242 in Eynsham. 66.1% of homes in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Eynsham.
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,125 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44.4 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 44 in Eynsham. Employment rates stand at 63% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 63.6% in Eynsham. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) versus 66.7% in Eynsham. Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has a population of 3,110 and Eynsham has 5,321.
| Indicator | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,110 | 5,321 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 39.1% |
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