Town comparison
Faringdon vs Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Which is better to live in? 7.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Grove (vale Of White Horse) offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Faringdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Faringdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Faringdon
£431,923
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£365,087
Crime Rate
Faringdon
46.4
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Faringdon
100.0%
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Faringdon
383.8
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
405.2
EPC Rating
Faringdon
73.1
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
71.4
Median Income
Faringdon
£38,244
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£37,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Grove (vale Of White Horse) is £365,087, which is 18% less than Faringdon at £431,923. The most affordable entry point in Faringdon is a flat at £175,003, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) it is a flat at £198,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Faringdon (£580,621 vs £483,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grove (vale Of White Horse) prices grew faster — 18% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 46.4 offences per 1,000 people, Faringdon is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Grove (vale Of White Horse)'s 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Faringdon is violent-crime, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) 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 EastFaringdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Faringdon has 3 schools in total, while Grove (vale Of White Horse) has 3.
Faringdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grove (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Faringdon | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Grove (vale Of White Horse) offers faster average downloads at 405.2 Mbps, compared to 383.8 Mbps in Faringdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Faringdon and 96% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Faringdon and 78% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Grove (vale Of White Horse) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (405 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Faringdon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Faringdon and £1,252 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). 68% of homes in Faringdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Faringdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £37,481 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). The median age is 44 in Faringdon and 44 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Employment rates stand at 63% in Faringdon and 63% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Faringdon versus 67.9% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
| Indicator | Faringdon | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,625 | 7,942 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,244 | £37,481 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44% | 40.5% |
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