Town comparison
Grove (Vale of White Horse) vs Highworth
Which is better to live in? 12.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Highworth is about 12% cheaper on average. Grove (vale Of White Horse) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Grove (vale Of White Horse) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£365,087
Highworth
£327,310
Crime Rate
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
46.7
Highworth
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Highworth
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
405.2
Highworth
287.8
EPC Rating
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
71.4
Highworth
70.1
Median Income
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£37,481
Highworth
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Highworth is £327,310, which is 12% less than Grove (vale Of White Horse) at £365,087. The most affordable entry point in Grove (vale Of White Horse) is a flat at £198,500, while in Highworth it is a flat at £152,685.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Grove (vale Of White Horse) (£198,500 vs £152,685).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highworth prices grew faster — 38% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Grove (vale Of White Horse) (46.7 per 1,000) compared to Highworth (68.8 per 1,000), a 47% difference. The most common crime category in Grove (vale Of White Horse) 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 EastGrove (vale Of White Horse) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Highworth. Grove (vale Of White Horse) has 3 schools in total, while Highworth has 4.
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 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 | Grove (Vale of White Horse) | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Grove (vale Of White Horse) offers faster average downloads at 405.2 Mbps, compared to 287.8 Mbps in Highworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 88.4% in Highworth. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 48.2% in Highworth.
Grove (vale Of White Horse) is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (405 vs 288 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 70.1 (band C) in Highworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and £1,322 in Highworth. 64.4% of homes in Grove (vale Of White Horse) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Highworth.
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,481 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and £33,049.5 in Highworth. The median age is 44 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 44.9 in Highworth. Employment rates stand at 63% in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 61% in Highworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Grove (vale Of White Horse) versus 66% in Highworth.
| Indicator | Grove (Vale of White Horse) | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,942 | 7,932 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,481 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 36.5% |
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