Town comparison
Eynsham vs Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Which is better to live in? 12.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Grove (vale Of White Horse) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eynsham
£455,217
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£365,087
Crime Rate
Eynsham
44.0
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eynsham
100.0%
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eynsham
451.2
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
405.2
EPC Rating
Eynsham
71.7
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
71.4
Median Income
Eynsham
£35,589
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£37,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Eynsham commands an average of £455,217, compared with £365,087 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Eynsham is a flat at £241,500, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) it is a flat at £198,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Eynsham (£621,625 vs £483,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastEynsham has a crime rate of 44 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Grove (vale Of White Horse) at 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eynsham is violent-crime, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) 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 Grove (vale Of White Horse). There are 2 schools in Eynsham and 3 in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grove (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eynsham | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 405.2 Mbps in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Eynsham and 96% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Eynsham and 78% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (451 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Eynsham, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Eynsham and £1,252 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). 67.9% of homes in Eynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,481 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44 in Eynsham and 44 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Employment rates stand at 63.6% in Eynsham and 63% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Eynsham versus 67.9% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Eynsham has a population of 5,321 and Grove (vale Of White Horse) has 7,942.
| Indicator | Eynsham | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 7,942 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £35,589 | £37,481 |
| Employment Rate | 63.6% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.1% | 40.5% |
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