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Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) vs Oxford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

£511,213

Oxford

£602,910

Crime Rate

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

59.3

Oxford

97.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

100.0%

Oxford

94.3%

Avg Download Speed

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

374.9

Oxford

419.1

EPC Rating

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

70.5

Oxford

70.7

Median Income

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

£35,471

Oxford

£37,224

At £511,213, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) undercuts Oxford (£602,910) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is a flat at £269,889, while in Oxford it is a flat at £344,155.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Oxford (£529,046 vs £414,554).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Oxford prices grew faster — 8% vs 7%.

Residents of Haddenham (buckinghamshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.3 per 1,000 versus 97.7 per 1,000 in Oxford. The most common crime category in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) 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.

Of the 3 schools in Haddenham (buckinghamshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Oxford, which has 42 schools, the figure is 94.3%.

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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.

MetricHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)Oxford
Total Schools342
Primary335
Secondary07
% Top two bands100%94.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Oxford averages 419.1 Mbps – ahead of Haddenham (buckinghamshire)'s 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 97% in Oxford. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 77.9% in Oxford.

Oxford is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (419 vs 375 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Oxford, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and £1,219 in Oxford. 65.8% of homes in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Oxford.

Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,223.5 in Oxford and £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The median age is 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 40.9 in Oxford. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 58.2% in Oxford. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) versus 57.8% in Oxford. Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has a population of 5,603 and Oxford has 169,612.

IndicatorHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)Oxford
Population5,603169,612
Median Age43.440.9
Median Household Income£35,471£37,223.5
Employment Rate61.6%58.2%
Owner Occupied70%57.8%
Degree-Level Qualified41%45.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and Oxford?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and Oxford are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Oxford?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £511,213.
Is Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Oxford safer?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the lower crime rate at 59.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Oxford?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Oxford?
Oxford has faster average broadband at 419.1 Mbps.

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