Town comparison
Eynsham vs Harwell
Which is better to live in? 13.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Harwell is about 10% cheaper on average. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eynsham
£455,217
Harwell
£415,434
Crime Rate
Eynsham
44.0
Harwell
46.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eynsham
100.0%
Harwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eynsham
451.2
Harwell
403.2
EPC Rating
Eynsham
71.7
Harwell
72
Median Income
Eynsham
£35,589
Harwell
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Harwell is £415,434, which is 10% less than Eynsham at £455,217. The most affordable entry point in Eynsham is a flat at £241,500, while in Harwell it is a flat at £224,272.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Eynsham (£621,625 vs £522,422).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eynsham (44 per 1,000) compared to Harwell (46.6 per 1,000), a 6% difference. The most common crime category in Eynsham is violent-crime, while in Harwell 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 EastEynsham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Harwell. Eynsham has 2 schools in total, while Harwell has 1.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eynsham | Harwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eynsham offers faster average downloads at 451.2 Mbps, compared to 403.2 Mbps in Harwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Eynsham and 96% in Harwell. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Eynsham and 75.6% in Harwell.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (451 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Harwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.7 (band C) in Eynsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Eynsham and £1,266 in Harwell. 67.9% of homes in Eynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Harwell.
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 Harwell and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44 in Eynsham and 44.4 in Harwell. Employment rates stand at 63.6% in Eynsham and 63% in Harwell. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Eynsham versus 69.2% in Harwell.
| Indicator | Eynsham | Harwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 3,067 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,589 | £38,125 |
| Employment Rate | 63.6% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.1% | 43.8% |
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