Fairford vs Purton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Purton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Fairford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fairford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fairford
£478,257
Purton
£378,566
Crime Rate
Fairford
45.0
Purton
49.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fairford
100.0%
Purton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fairford
308.4
Purton
462.9
EPC Rating
Fairford
69.5
Purton
70.5
Median Income
Fairford
£32,467
Purton
£31,065
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Fairford commands an average of £478,257, compared with £378,566 in Purton – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Fairford is a flat at £164,167, while in Purton it is a flat at £124,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Fairford (£372,288 vs £258,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fairford prices grew faster — 33% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestFairford has a crime rate of 45 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Purton at 49.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fairford is violent-crime, while in Purton 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 WestFamilies may prefer Fairford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Purton. There are 2 schools in Fairford and 2 in Purton.
Fairford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Purton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fairford | Purton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Purton and 308.4 Mbps in Fairford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Fairford and 96.8% in Purton. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Fairford and 91.6% in Purton.
Purton is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (463 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Purton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Fairford averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Fairford and £1,190 in Purton. 60.1% of homes in Fairford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Purton.
Purton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,466.8 in Fairford and £31,065 in Purton. The median age is 46.2 in Fairford and 43.4 in Purton. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Fairford versus 65.2% in Purton. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Fairford and 61.6% in Purton.
| Indicator | Fairford | Purton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,240 | 3,193 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,466.8 | £31,065 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 31.1% |
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