Town comparison
Eynsham vs Sutton Courtenay and Milton
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Eynsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Eynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eynsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eynsham
£455,217
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£474,757
Crime Rate
Eynsham
44.0
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eynsham
100.0%
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eynsham
451.2
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
424.1
EPC Rating
Eynsham
71.7
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
72
Median Income
Eynsham
£35,589
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £455,217, Eynsham undercuts Sutton Courtenay And Milton (£474,757) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eynsham is a flat at £241,500, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton it is a flat at £197,404.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Eynsham (£241,500 vs £197,404).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eynsham prices grew faster — 24% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastEynsham has a crime rate of 44 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Sutton Courtenay And Milton at 46.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eynsham is violent-crime, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton 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 Sutton Courtenay And Milton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 0%.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Courtenay and Milton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eynsham | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eynsham averages 451.2 Mbps – ahead of Sutton Courtenay And Milton's 424.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Eynsham and 96.7% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Eynsham and 79.6% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (451 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Sutton Courtenay And Milton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Eynsham averages 71.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Eynsham and £1,266 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. 67.9% of homes in Eynsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
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 Sutton Courtenay And Milton and £35,589 in Eynsham. The median age is 44 in Eynsham and 44.4 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Eynsham versus 69.2% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Employment rates stand at 63.6% in Eynsham and 63% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
| Indicator | Eynsham | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,321 | 3,714 |
| 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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