Aston Clinton vs Chinnor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chinnor is about 6% cheaper on average. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Chinnor
£556,618
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Chinnor
40.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Chinnor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Chinnor
433.8
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Chinnor
70.7
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Chinnor
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chinnor more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £556,618 versus £588,817 in Aston Clinton. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Chinnor it is a flat at £231,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £231,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aston Clinton prices grew faster — 11% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chinnor (40.6 per 1,000) compared to Aston Clinton (59.2 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Chinnor 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 Aston Clinton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chinnor.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chinnor enjoy 433.8 Mbps on average, while Aston Clinton lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 97.7% in Chinnor. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 84.2% in Chinnor.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (434 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chinnor is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Aston Clinton's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,292 in Chinnor. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chinnor.
Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 while Chinnor has 7,268. Median household income is £36,738.5 in Chinnor and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 44.1 in Chinnor. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.2% in Chinnor.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 7,268 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 42.3% |
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