Chipping Norton vs Eynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eynsham offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Norton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Norton
£629,572
Eynsham
£455,217
Crime Rate
Chipping Norton
43.5
Eynsham
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Norton
100.0%
Eynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Norton
443.4
Eynsham
451.2
EPC Rating
Chipping Norton
69.8
Eynsham
71.7
Median Income
Chipping Norton
£32,981
Eynsham
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eynsham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £455,217 versus £629,572 in Chipping Norton. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Norton is a flat at £235,885, while in Eynsham it is a flat at £241,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Chipping Norton (£829,032 vs £621,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Norton prices grew faster — 47% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chipping Norton (43.5 per 1,000) compared to Eynsham (44 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Chipping Norton is violent-crime, while in Eynsham 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 Chipping Norton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eynsham.
Chipping Norton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Norton | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eynsham enjoy 451.2 Mbps on average, while Chipping Norton lags behind at 443.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Chipping Norton and 97.1% in Eynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Chipping Norton and 87.5% in Eynsham.
Eynsham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (451 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eynsham is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Chipping Norton's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,428 in Chipping Norton and £1,242 in Eynsham. 62.4% of homes in Chipping Norton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Eynsham.
Eynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chipping Norton has a population of 6,991 while Eynsham has 5,321. Median household income is £35,589 in Eynsham and £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton. The median age is 46.3 in Chipping Norton and 44 in Eynsham. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Chipping Norton and 63.6% in Eynsham.
| Indicator | Chipping Norton | Eynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,991 | 5,321 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,980.8 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.2% | 39.1% |
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