Eynsham vs Kennington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kennington offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eynsham
£455,217
Kennington
£411,285
Crime Rate
Eynsham
44.0
Kennington
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eynsham
100.0%
Kennington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eynsham
451.2
Kennington
322.1
EPC Rating
Eynsham
71.7
Kennington
71.8
Median Income
Eynsham
£35,589
Kennington
£37,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Kennington is £411,285, which is 11% less than Eynsham at £455,217. The most affordable entry point in Eynsham is a flat at £241,500, while in Kennington it is a flat at £260,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Eynsham (£349,600 vs £292,510).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eynsham (44 per 1,000) compared to Kennington (46.4 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Eynsham is violent-crime, while in Kennington 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 Kennington. Eynsham has 2 schools in total, while Kennington has 1.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kennington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eynsham | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| 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 322.1 Mbps in Kennington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Eynsham and 93% in Kennington. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Eynsham and 51.8% in Kennington.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (451 vs 322 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kennington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.7 (band C) in Eynsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Eynsham and £1,142 in Kennington. 67.9% of homes in Eynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Kennington.
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,342.5 in Kennington and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44 in Eynsham and 40.5 in Kennington. Employment rates stand at 63.6% in Eynsham and 58.3% in Kennington. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Eynsham versus 56.8% in Kennington.
| Indicator | Eynsham | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 4,595 |
| Median Age | 44 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,589 | £37,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.6% | 58.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.1% | 46% |
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