Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) vs Oxford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 42 |
| Primary | 3 | 35 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,603 | 169,612 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £37,223.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 57.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 45.9% |
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