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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.

Grove (Vale of White Horse)
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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

The 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 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.

Grove (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.

MetricGrove (Vale of White Horse)Highworth
Total Schools34
Primary23
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorGrove (Vale of White Horse)Highworth
Population7,9427,932
Median Age4444.9
Median Household Income£37,481£33,049.5
Employment Rate63%61%
Owner Occupied67.9%66%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%36.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Grove (vale Of White Horse) and Highworth?
Grove (vale Of White Horse) and Highworth are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grove (vale Of White Horse) or Highworth?
Highworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £327,310.
Is Grove (vale Of White Horse) or Highworth safer?
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has the lower crime rate at 46.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Grove (vale Of White Horse) or Highworth?
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Grove (vale Of White Horse) or Highworth?
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has faster average broadband at 405.2 Mbps.

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