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Chipping Norton vs Long Hanborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Long Hanborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. 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

Long Hanborough

£430,740

Crime Rate

Chipping Norton

43.5

Long Hanborough

44.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chipping Norton

100.0%

Long Hanborough

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chipping Norton

443.4

Long Hanborough

451.2

EPC Rating

Chipping Norton

69.8

Long Hanborough

71.7

Median Income

Chipping Norton

£32,981

Long Hanborough

£35,589

Property in Chipping Norton commands an average of £629,572, compared with £430,740 in Long Hanborough – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Norton is a flat at £235,885, while in Long Hanborough it is a flat at £266,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Chipping Norton (£829,032 vs £558,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chipping Norton prices grew faster — 47% vs -7%.

Chipping Norton has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Long Hanborough at 44 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipping Norton is violent-crime, while in Long Hanborough it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Chipping Norton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Long Hanborough. There are 3 schools in Chipping Norton and 1 in Long Hanborough.

Chipping Norton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Long Hanborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChipping NortonLong Hanborough
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 451.2 Mbps in Long Hanborough and 443.4 Mbps in Chipping Norton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Chipping Norton and 97.1% in Long Hanborough. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Chipping Norton and 87.5% in Long Hanborough.

Long Hanborough is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (451 vs 443 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Long Hanborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Chipping Norton averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,428 in Chipping Norton and £1,242 in Long Hanborough. 62.4% of homes in Chipping Norton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Hanborough.

Long Hanborough has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,589 in Long Hanborough and £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton. The median age is 46.3 in Chipping Norton and 44 in Long Hanborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Chipping Norton versus 66.7% in Long Hanborough. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Chipping Norton and 63.6% in Long Hanborough.

IndicatorChipping NortonLong Hanborough
Population6,9913,502
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 Long Hanborough?
Chipping Norton and Long Hanborough are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipping Norton or Long Hanborough?
Long Hanborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £430,740.
Is Chipping Norton or Long Hanborough safer?
Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate at 43.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chipping Norton or Long Hanborough?
Chipping Norton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chipping Norton or Long Hanborough?
Long Hanborough has faster average broadband at 451.2 Mbps.

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