Chinnor vs Oxford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chinnor wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chinnor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chinnor
£556,618
Oxford
£602,910
Crime Rate
Chinnor
40.6
Oxford
97.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chinnor
100.0%
Oxford
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Chinnor
433.8
Oxford
419.1
EPC Rating
Chinnor
70.7
Oxford
70.7
Median Income
Chinnor
£36,739
Oxford
£37,224
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Oxford commands an average of £602,910, compared with £556,618 in Chinnor – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Chinnor is a flat at £231,625, while in Oxford it is a flat at £344,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Oxford (£344,155 vs £231,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oxford prices grew faster — 8% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chinnor experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.6 per 1,000 versus 97.7 per 1,000 in Oxford. The most common crime category in Chinnor is violent-crime, while in Oxford 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 94.3% in Oxford. There are 2 schools in Chinnor and 42 in Oxford.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oxford School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 42 schools (35 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chinnor | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 42 |
| Primary | 2 | 35 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.8 Mbps in Chinnor and 419.1 Mbps in Oxford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Chinnor and 97% in Oxford. Gigabit availability stands at 84.2% in Chinnor and 77.9% in Oxford.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (434 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chinnor, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Oxford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,292 in Chinnor and £1,219 in Oxford. 65% of homes in Chinnor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Oxford.
Chinnor has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,223.5 in Oxford and £36,738.5 in Chinnor. The median age is 44.1 in Chinnor and 40.9 in Oxford. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chinnor and 58.2% in Oxford. Owner-occupancy is 70.1% in Chinnor versus 57.8% in Oxford. Chinnor has a population of 7,268 and Oxford has 169,612.
| Indicator | Chinnor | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,268 | 169,612 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,738.5 | £37,223.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% | 57.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 45.9% |
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