Chipping Norton vs Shipston-on-Stour
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Chipping Norton and Shipston On Stour at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Chipping Norton | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chipping Norton | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,991 | 5,852 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,980.8 | £31,576 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.2% | 39.5% |
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