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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.

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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

At £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%.

Eynsham 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.

Of 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.

MetricEynshamSutton Courtenay and Milton
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorEynshamSutton Courtenay and Milton
Population5,3213,714
Median Age4444.4
Median Household Income£35,589£38,125
Employment Rate63.6%63%
Owner Occupied66.7%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified39.1%43.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Eynsham and Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
Eynsham and Sutton Courtenay And Milton are approximately 11.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eynsham or Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
Eynsham is cheaper, with an average house price of £455,217.
Is Eynsham or Sutton Courtenay And Milton safer?
Eynsham has the lower crime rate at 44 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eynsham or Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
Eynsham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eynsham or Sutton Courtenay And Milton?
Eynsham has faster average broadband at 451.2 Mbps.

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