Chinnor vs Cookham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chinnor wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chinnor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chinnor
£556,618
Cookham
£911,101
Crime Rate
Chinnor
40.6
Cookham
58.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chinnor
100.0%
Cookham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chinnor
433.8
Cookham
398.4
EPC Rating
Chinnor
70.7
Cookham
71.3
Median Income
Chinnor
£36,739
Cookham
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cookham commands an average of £911,101, compared with £556,618 in Chinnor – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Chinnor is a flat at £231,625, while in Cookham it is a flat at £358,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 59% pricier in Cookham (£1,713,320 vs £703,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cookham prices grew faster — 33% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chinnor experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.6 per 1,000 versus 58 per 1,000 in Cookham. The most common crime category in Chinnor is violent-crime, while in Cookham 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 Chinnor, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cookham. There are 2 schools in Chinnor and 3 in Cookham.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cookham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chinnor | Cookham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.8 Mbps in Chinnor and 398.4 Mbps in Cookham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Chinnor and 97.5% in Cookham. Gigabit availability stands at 84.2% in Chinnor and 72.9% in Cookham.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (434 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cookham, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Chinnor. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,292 in Chinnor and £1,143 in Cookham. 65% of homes in Chinnor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Cookham.
Cookham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,738.5 in Chinnor and £35,552.7 in Cookham. The median age is 44.1 in Chinnor and 40.9 in Cookham. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chinnor and 61.8% in Cookham. Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Chinnor versus 61.6% in Cookham. Chinnor has a population of 7,268 and Cookham has 5,018.
| Indicator | Chinnor | Cookham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,268 | 5,018 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,738.5 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 40.3% |
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