Chipping Norton vs Long Hanborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastChipping 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Chipping Norton | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chipping Norton | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,991 | 3,502 |
| 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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