Chipping Norton vs Moreton-in-Marsh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Chipping Norton wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Norton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Chipping Norton

£629,572

Moreton-in-Marsh

£633,688

Crime Rate

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Chipping Norton

43.5

Moreton-in-Marsh

44.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chipping Norton

100.0%

Moreton-in-Marsh

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Chipping Norton

443.4

Moreton-in-Marsh

411.4

EPC Rating

Chipping Norton

69.8

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Moreton-in-Marsh

70.2

Median Income

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Chipping Norton

£32,981

Moreton-in-Marsh

£31,480

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Moreton In Marsh commands an average of £633,688, compared with £629,572 in Chipping Norton – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Norton is a flat at £235,885, while in Moreton In Marsh it is a flat at £215,065.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Chipping Norton (£502,635 vs £435,444).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Moreton In Marsh prices grew faster — 60% vs 47%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Residents of Chipping Norton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.5 per 1,000 versus 44.9 per 1,000 in Moreton In Marsh. The most common crime category in Chipping Norton is violent-crime, while in Moreton In Marsh 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 East

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

Chipping Norton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Moreton-in-Marsh School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Chipping Norton	Moreton-in-Marsh
Total Schools	3	1
Primary	2	1
Secondary	1	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 443.4 Mbps in Chipping Norton and 411.4 Mbps in Moreton In Marsh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Chipping Norton and 93.5% in Moreton In Marsh. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Chipping Norton and 79.8% in Moreton In Marsh.

Chipping Norton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (443 vs 411 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Moreton In Marsh leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Chipping Norton averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,428 in Chipping Norton and £1,398 in Moreton In Marsh. 62.4% of homes in Chipping Norton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Moreton In Marsh.

Moreton In Marsh has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton and £31,480 in Moreton In Marsh. The median age is 46.3 in Chipping Norton and 47.1 in Moreton In Marsh. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Chipping Norton versus 68.4% in Moreton In Marsh. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Chipping Norton and 59.9% in Moreton In Marsh.

Indicator	Chipping Norton	Moreton-in-Marsh
Population	6,991	5,015
Median Age	46.3	47.1
Median Household Income	£32,980.8	£31,480
Employment Rate	61.1%	59.9%
Owner Occupied	66.9%	68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.2%	38.4%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chipping Norton and Moreton In Marsh?

Chipping Norton and Moreton In Marsh are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipping Norton or Moreton In Marsh?

Chipping Norton is cheaper, with an average house price of £629,572.

Is Chipping Norton or Moreton In Marsh safer?

Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate at 43.5 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Chipping Norton or Moreton In Marsh?

Chipping Norton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Chipping Norton or Moreton In Marsh?

Chipping Norton has faster average broadband at 443.4 Mbps.

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