Town comparison
Faringdon vs Highworth
Which is better to live in? 5.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Highworth offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Faringdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Faringdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Faringdon
£431,923
Highworth
£327,310
Crime Rate
Faringdon
46.4
Highworth
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Faringdon
100.0%
Highworth
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Faringdon
383.8
Highworth
287.8
EPC Rating
Faringdon
73.1
Highworth
70.1
Median Income
Faringdon
£38,244
Highworth
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Highworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £327,310 versus £431,923 in Faringdon. The most affordable entry point in Faringdon is a flat at £175,003, while in Highworth it is a flat at £152,685.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Faringdon (£580,621 vs £459,544).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highworth prices grew faster — 38% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 46.4 offences per 1,000 people, Faringdon is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Highworth's 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Faringdon is violent-crime, while in Highworth 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 EastSchool quality favours Faringdon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Highworth.
Faringdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highworth School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Faringdon | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Faringdon enjoy 383.8 Mbps on average, while Highworth lags behind at 287.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Faringdon and 88.4% in Highworth. Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Faringdon and 48.2% in Highworth.
Faringdon is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (384 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Faringdon is band C (score 73.1), ahead of Highworth's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Faringdon and £1,322 in Highworth. 68% of homes in Faringdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Highworth.
Faringdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Faringdon has a population of 8,625 while Highworth has 7,932. Median household income is £38,244 in Faringdon and £33,049.5 in Highworth. The median age is 44 in Faringdon and 44.9 in Highworth. Employment rates stand at 63% in Faringdon and 61% in Highworth.
| Indicator | Faringdon | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,625 | 7,932 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,244 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44% | 36.5% |
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