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Chipping Norton vs Shipston-on-Stour

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Shipston On Stour wins on house prices with a 16% gap. For families, Chipping Norton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chipping Norton

£629,572

Shipston-on-Stour

£543,905

Crime Rate

Chipping Norton

43.5

Shipston-on-Stour

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chipping Norton

100.0%

Shipston-on-Stour

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chipping Norton

443.4

Shipston-on-Stour

412.9

EPC Rating

Chipping Norton

69.8

Shipston-on-Stour

70.7

Median Income

Chipping Norton

£32,981

Shipston-on-Stour

£31,576

At £543,905, Shipston On Stour undercuts Chipping Norton (£629,572) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Norton is a flat at £235,885, while in Shipston On Stour it is a flat at £197,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 61% pricier in Chipping Norton (£502,635 vs £312,608).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chipping Norton prices grew faster — 47% vs 28%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Chipping Norton and Shipston On Stour at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 3 schools in Chipping Norton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Shipston On Stour, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Chipping Norton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Shipston-on-Stour School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricChipping NortonShipston-on-Stour
Total Schools32
Primary21
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Chipping Norton averages 443.4 Mbps – ahead of Shipston On Stour's 412.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Chipping Norton and 93.3% in Shipston On Stour. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Chipping Norton and 80.1% in Shipston On Stour.

Chipping Norton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (443 vs 413 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Shipston On Stour leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Chipping Norton averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,428 in Chipping Norton and £1,453 in Shipston On Stour. 62.4% of homes in Chipping Norton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Shipston On Stour.

Shipston On Stour 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 £31,576 in Shipston On Stour. The median age is 46.3 in Chipping Norton and 48.3 in Shipston On Stour. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Chipping Norton versus 70.8% in Shipston On Stour. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Chipping Norton and 58.8% in Shipston On Stour.

IndicatorChipping NortonShipston-on-Stour
Population6,9915,852
Median Age46.348.3
Median Household Income£32,980.8£31,576
Employment Rate61.1%58.8%
Owner Occupied66.9%70.8%
Degree-Level Qualified38.2%39.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chipping Norton and Shipston On Stour?
Chipping Norton and Shipston On Stour are approximately 9.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipping Norton or Shipston On Stour?
Shipston On Stour is cheaper, with an average house price of £543,905.
Is Chipping Norton or Shipston On Stour safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Chipping Norton or Shipston On Stour?
Chipping Norton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chipping Norton or Shipston On Stour?
Chipping Norton has faster average broadband at 443.4 Mbps.

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