Banbury vs Chipping Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Banbury offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banbury
£453,065
Chipping Norton
£629,572
Crime Rate
Banbury
63.7
Chipping Norton
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbury
100.0%
Chipping Norton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banbury
415.1
Chipping Norton
443.4
EPC Rating
Banbury
71.8
Chipping Norton
69.8
Median Income
Banbury
£36,082
Chipping Norton
£32,981
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Banbury is £453,065, which is 28% less than Chipping Norton at £629,572. The most affordable entry point in Banbury is a flat at £160,477, while in Chipping Norton it is a flat at £235,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Chipping Norton (£829,032 vs £517,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbury prices grew faster — 47% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chipping Norton (43.5 per 1,000) compared to Banbury (63.7 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Banbury is violent-crime, while in Chipping Norton 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 EastBanbury has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chipping Norton. Banbury has 18 schools in total, while Chipping Norton has 3.
Banbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chipping Norton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banbury | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 3 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chipping Norton offers faster average downloads at 443.4 Mbps, compared to 415.1 Mbps in Banbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Banbury and 96.2% in Chipping Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.6% in Banbury and 86.7% in Chipping Norton.
Chipping Norton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (443 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Chipping Norton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Banbury and £1,428 in Chipping Norton. 70.2% of homes in Banbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Chipping Norton.
Banbury has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,082 in Banbury and £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton. The median age is 42.4 in Banbury and 46.3 in Chipping Norton. Employment rates stand at 65.1% in Banbury and 61.1% in Chipping Norton. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Banbury versus 66.9% in Chipping Norton.
| Indicator | Banbury | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,041 | 6,991 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,082 | £32,980.8 |
| Employment Rate | 65.1% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.1% | 38.2% |
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