Town comparison
Eynsham vs Faringdon
Which is better to live in? 12.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Faringdon wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eynsham
£455,217
Faringdon
£431,923
Crime Rate
Eynsham
44.0
Faringdon
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eynsham
100.0%
Faringdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eynsham
451.2
Faringdon
383.8
EPC Rating
Eynsham
71.7
Faringdon
73.1
Median Income
Eynsham
£35,589
Faringdon
£38,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Eynsham commands an average of £455,217, compared with £431,923 in Faringdon – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Eynsham is a flat at £241,500, while in Faringdon it is a flat at £175,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Eynsham (£241,500 vs £175,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Eynsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44 per 1,000 versus 46.4 per 1,000 in Faringdon. The most common crime category in Eynsham is violent-crime, while in Faringdon 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 Eynsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Faringdon. There are 2 schools in Eynsham and 3 in Faringdon.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Faringdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eynsham | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.2 Mbps in Eynsham and 383.8 Mbps in Faringdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Eynsham and 93% in Faringdon. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Eynsham and 73.4% in Faringdon.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (451 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Faringdon, scoring 73.1 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Eynsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Eynsham and £1,188 in Faringdon. 67.9% of homes in Eynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Faringdon.
Faringdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44 in Eynsham and 44 in Faringdon. Employment rates stand at 63.6% in Eynsham and 63% in Faringdon. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Eynsham versus 68.2% in Faringdon. Eynsham has a population of 5,321 and Faringdon has 8,625.
| Indicator | Eynsham | Faringdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 8,625 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £35,589 | £38,244 |
| Employment Rate | 63.6% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.1% | 44% |
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