Town comparison
Grove (Vale of White Horse) vs Oxford
Which is better to live in? 12.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Grove (vale Of White Horse) is about 39% 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
Oxford
£602,910
Crime Rate
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
46.7
Oxford
97.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Oxford
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
405.2
Oxford
419.1
EPC Rating
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
71.4
Oxford
70.7
Median Income
Grove (Vale of White Horse)
£37,481
Oxford
£37,224
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Grove (vale Of White Horse) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £365,087 versus £602,910 in Oxford. The most affordable entry point in Grove (vale Of White Horse) is a flat at £198,500, while in Oxford it is a flat at £344,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Oxford (£961,527 vs £483,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grove (vale Of White Horse) prices grew faster — 18% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, Grove (vale Of White Horse) is the safer of the two – 109% lower than Oxford's 97.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grove (vale Of White Horse) is violent-crime, while in Oxford 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 Grove (vale Of White Horse): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.3% in Oxford.
Grove (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oxford School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 42 schools (35 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grove (Vale of White Horse) | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 42 |
| Primary | 2 | 35 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Oxford enjoy 419.1 Mbps on average, while Grove (vale Of White Horse) lags behind at 405.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 97% in Oxford. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 77.9% in Oxford.
Oxford is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (419 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Grove (vale Of White Horse) is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Oxford's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and £1,219 in Oxford. 64.4% of homes in Grove (vale Of White Horse) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Oxford.
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Grove (vale Of White Horse) has a population of 7,942 while Oxford has 169,612. Median household income is £37,481 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and £37,223.5 in Oxford. The median age is 44 in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 40.9 in Oxford. Employment rates stand at 63% in Grove (vale Of White Horse) and 58.2% in Oxford.
| Indicator | Grove (Vale of White Horse) | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,942 | 169,612 |
| Median Age | 44 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,481 | £37,223.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 57.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 45.9% |
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