Bodicote vs Chipping Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bodicote is about 40% cheaper on average. Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Chipping Norton
£629,572
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Chipping Norton
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Chipping Norton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Chipping Norton
443.4
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Chipping Norton
69.8
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Chipping Norton
£32,981
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bodicote more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £378,610 versus £629,572 in Chipping Norton. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Chipping Norton it is a flat at £235,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Chipping Norton (£235,885 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Norton prices grew faster — 47% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 43.5 offences per 1,000 people, Chipping Norton is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Bodicote's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bodicote 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 EastSchool quality favours Bodicote: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chipping Norton.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bodicote | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chipping Norton enjoy 443.4 Mbps on average, while Bodicote lags behind at 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 96.2% in Chipping Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote 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
The average EPC rating in Bodicote is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Chipping Norton's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,428 in Chipping Norton. 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Chipping Norton.
Bodicote has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bodicote has a population of 4,752 while Chipping Norton has 6,991. Median household income is £33,366.3 in Bodicote and £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton. The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 46.3 in Chipping Norton. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 61.1% in Chipping Norton.
| Indicator | Bodicote | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 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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