Bloxham vs Chipping Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bloxham is about 25% cheaper on average. Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxham
£472,249
Chipping Norton
£629,572
Crime Rate
Bloxham
63.8
Chipping Norton
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxham
100.0%
Chipping Norton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxham
406
Chipping Norton
443.4
EPC Rating
Bloxham
70.9
Chipping Norton
69.8
Median Income
Bloxham
£33,366
Chipping Norton
£32,981
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bloxham is £472,249, which is 25% less than Chipping Norton at £629,572. The most affordable entry point in Bloxham is a terraced at £286,586, while in Chipping Norton it is a flat at £235,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Chipping Norton (£448,922 vs £286,586).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Norton prices grew faster — 47% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 43.5 offences per 1,000 people, Chipping Norton is the safer of the two – 47% lower than Bloxham's 63.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bloxham 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 EastBloxham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chipping Norton. Bloxham has 2 schools in total, while Chipping Norton has 3.
Bloxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Bloxham | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chipping Norton offers faster average downloads at 443.4 Mbps, compared to 406.0 Mbps in Bloxham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bloxham and 96.2% in Chipping Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bloxham and 86.7% in Chipping Norton.
Chipping Norton is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (443 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bloxham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Chipping Norton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bloxham and £1,428 in Chipping Norton. 66% of homes in Bloxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Chipping Norton.
Bloxham has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,366.3 in Bloxham and £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton. The median age is 45.5 in Bloxham and 46.3 in Chipping Norton. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bloxham and 61.1% in Chipping Norton. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bloxham versus 66.9% in Chipping Norton.
| Indicator | Bloxham | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,681 | 6,991 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £32,980.8 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 38.2% |
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