Carterton vs Chipping Norton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carterton wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Norton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carterton
£480,214
Chipping Norton
£629,572
Crime Rate
Carterton
43.6
Chipping Norton
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carterton
83.3%
Chipping Norton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carterton
446.4
Chipping Norton
443.4
EPC Rating
Carterton
68.4
Chipping Norton
69.8
Median Income
Carterton
£32,133
Chipping Norton
£32,981
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Chipping Norton commands an average of £629,572, compared with £480,214 in Carterton – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Carterton is a flat at £280,296, while in Chipping Norton it is a flat at £235,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Chipping Norton (£502,635 vs £376,473).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Norton prices grew faster — 47% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chipping Norton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.5 per 1,000 versus 43.6 per 1,000 in Carterton. The most common crime category in Carterton 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 EastFamilies may prefer Chipping Norton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Carterton. There are 6 schools in Carterton and 3 in Chipping Norton.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 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 | Carterton | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.4 Mbps in Carterton and 443.4 Mbps in Chipping Norton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Carterton and 96.2% in Chipping Norton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Carterton and 86.7% in Chipping Norton.
Carterton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (446 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chipping Norton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Carterton averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,534 in Carterton and £1,428 in Chipping Norton. 58.4% of homes in Carterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Chipping Norton.
Chipping Norton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 47.3 in Carterton and 46.3 in Chipping Norton. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carterton versus 66.9% in Chipping Norton. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Carterton and 61.1% in Chipping Norton.
| Indicator | Carterton | Chipping Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,765 | 6,991 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,132.5 | £32,980.8 |
| Employment Rate | 60.3% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 38.2% |
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