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Chipping Norton vs Eynsham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricChipping NortonEynsham
Total Schools32
Primary21
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChipping NortonEynsham
Population6,9915,321
Median Age46.344
Median Household Income£32,980.8£35,589
Employment Rate61.1%63.6%
Owner Occupied66.9%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified38.2%39.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chipping Norton and Eynsham?
Chipping Norton and Eynsham are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipping Norton or Eynsham?
Eynsham is cheaper, with an average house price of £455,217.
Is Chipping Norton or Eynsham safer?
Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate at 43.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chipping Norton or Eynsham?
Chipping Norton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chipping Norton or Eynsham?
Eynsham has faster average broadband at 451.2 Mbps.

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