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Chipping Norton vs Yarnton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Yarnton offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. 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

Yarnton

£484,769

Crime Rate

Chipping Norton

43.5

Yarnton

63.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chipping Norton

100.0%

Yarnton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chipping Norton

443.4

Yarnton

407.3

EPC Rating

Chipping Norton

69.8

Yarnton

70.9

Median Income

Chipping Norton

£32,981

Yarnton

£34,665

Buyers will find Yarnton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £484,769 versus £629,572 in Chipping Norton. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Norton is a flat at £235,885, while in Yarnton it is a terraced at £307,200.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Chipping Norton (£448,922 vs £307,200).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chipping Norton prices grew faster — 47% vs 27%.

Crime is lower in Chipping Norton (43.5 per 1,000) compared to Yarnton (63.5 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Chipping Norton is violent-crime, while in Yarnton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Chipping Norton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Yarnton.

Chipping Norton School Inspection Breakdown

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

Yarnton School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricChipping NortonYarnton
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Chipping Norton enjoy 443.4 Mbps on average, while Yarnton lags behind at 407.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Chipping Norton and 95.1% in Yarnton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Chipping Norton and 76.2% in Yarnton.

Chipping Norton is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (443 vs 407 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Yarnton is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Chipping Norton's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,428 in Chipping Norton and £1,259 in Yarnton. 62.4% of homes in Chipping Norton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Yarnton.

Yarnton has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Chipping Norton has a population of 6,991 while Yarnton has 3,227. Median household income is £34,664.7 in Yarnton and £32,980.8 in Chipping Norton. The median age is 46.3 in Chipping Norton and 43.8 in Yarnton. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Chipping Norton and 63.2% in Yarnton.

IndicatorChipping NortonYarnton
Population6,9913,227
Median Age46.343.8
Median Household Income£32,980.8£34,664.7
Employment Rate61.1%63.2%
Owner Occupied66.9%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified38.2%38.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chipping Norton and Yarnton?
Chipping Norton and Yarnton are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipping Norton or Yarnton?
Yarnton is cheaper, with an average house price of £484,769.
Is Chipping Norton or Yarnton safer?
Chipping Norton has the lower crime rate at 43.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chipping Norton or Yarnton?
Chipping Norton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chipping Norton or Yarnton?
Chipping Norton has faster average broadband at 443.4 Mbps.

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