Town comparison
Eynsham vs Oxford
Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eynsham wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eynsham
£455,217
Oxford
£602,910
Crime Rate
Eynsham
44.0
Oxford
97.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eynsham
100.0%
Oxford
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Eynsham
451.2
Oxford
419.1
EPC Rating
Eynsham
71.7
Oxford
70.7
Median Income
Eynsham
£35,589
Oxford
£37,224
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £455,217, Eynsham undercuts Oxford (£602,910) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eynsham is a flat at £241,500, while in Oxford it is a flat at £344,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Oxford (£961,527 vs £621,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Eynsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44 per 1,000 versus 97.7 per 1,000 in Oxford. The most common crime category in Eynsham is violent-crime, while in Oxford 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Eynsham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Oxford, which has 42 schools, the figure is 94.3%.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oxford School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 42 schools (35 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eynsham | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 42 |
| Primary | 1 | 35 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eynsham averages 451.2 Mbps – ahead of Oxford's 419.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Eynsham and 97% in Oxford. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Eynsham and 77.9% in Oxford.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (451 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Eynsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Oxford averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Eynsham and £1,219 in Oxford. 67.9% of homes in Eynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Oxford.
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,223.5 in Oxford and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44 in Eynsham and 40.9 in Oxford. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Eynsham versus 57.8% in Oxford. Employment rates stand at 63.6% in Eynsham and 58.2% in Oxford.
| Indicator | Eynsham | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 169,612 |
| Median Age | 44 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,589 | £37,223.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.6% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 57.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.1% | 45.9% |
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