Eynsham vs Kidlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eynsham offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eynsham
£455,217
Kidlington
£482,476
Crime Rate
Eynsham
44.0
Kidlington
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eynsham
100.0%
Kidlington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eynsham
451.2
Kidlington
407.3
EPC Rating
Eynsham
71.7
Kidlington
70.9
Median Income
Eynsham
£35,589
Kidlington
£34,665
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Eynsham is £455,217, which is 6% less than Kidlington at £482,476. The most affordable entry point in Eynsham is a flat at £241,500, while in Kidlington it is a flat at £274,318.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Kidlington (£274,318 vs £241,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eynsham (44 per 1,000) compared to Kidlington (63.7 per 1,000), a 45% difference. The most common crime category in Eynsham is violent-crime, while in Kidlington 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 Kidlington. Eynsham has 2 schools in total, while Kidlington has 5.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kidlington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eynsham | Kidlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eynsham offers faster average downloads at 451.2 Mbps, compared to 407.3 Mbps in Kidlington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Eynsham and 95.1% in Kidlington. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Eynsham and 76.2% in Kidlington.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (451 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Eynsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Kidlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Eynsham and £1,259 in Kidlington. 67.9% of homes in Eynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Kidlington.
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,589 in Eynsham and £34,664.7 in Kidlington. The median age is 44 in Eynsham and 43.8 in Kidlington. Employment rates stand at 63.6% in Eynsham and 63.2% in Kidlington. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Eynsham versus 67.3% in Kidlington.
| Indicator | Eynsham | Kidlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 14,640 |
| Median Age | 44 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,589 | £34,664.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.6% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.1% | 38.1% |
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