Town comparison
Goring vs Grove (Vale of White Horse)
Which is better to live in? 13.7 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 100%. Goring has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goring edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Goring
£731,860
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£365,087
Crime Rate
Goring
40.2
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Goring
100.0%
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Goring
368.4
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
405.2
EPC Rating
Goring
70.4
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
71.4
Median Income
Goring
£37,362
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 100% less than Goring at £731,860. The most affordable entry point in Goring is a flat at £321,600, while in Grove (vale Of White Horse) it is a flat at £198,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 119% pricier in Goring (£701,083 vs £320,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goring prices grew faster — 36% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Goring (40.2 per 1,000) compared to Grove (vale Of White Horse) (46.7 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Goring 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 EastGoring has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Goring has 1 schools in total, while Grove (vale Of White Horse) has 3.
Goring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Goring | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Grove (vale Of White Horse) offers faster average downloads at 405.2 Mbps, compared to 368.4 Mbps in Goring. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Goring and 96% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Gigabit availability stands at 69.2% in Goring and 78% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Grove (vale Of White Horse) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (405 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Grove (vale Of White Horse) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Goring. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Goring and £1,252 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). 62.4% of homes in Goring have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,481 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and £37,362 in Goring. The median age is 44.3 in Goring and 44 in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Employment rates stand at 63% in Goring and 63% in Grove (vale Of White Horse). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Goring versus 67.9% in Grove (vale Of White Horse).
| Indicator | Goring | Grove (Vale of White Horse) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,434 | 7,942 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £37,362 | £37,481 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 40.5% |
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