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About

Chesterton ward encompasses a largely rural portion of the Cotswolds, characterised by open farmland and the notable presence of the former RAF Little Rissington airfield. The landscape is defined by gentle limestone hills and scattered farmsteads. The ward includes the small village of Chesterton itself, along with the settlements of Little Rissington and Wyck Rissington.

The area's history is closely linked to its agricultural past and 20th-century military use. A specific feature is the Chesterton Windmill, a 17th-century stone tower mill that stands prominently on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding fields. The local economy remains connected to farming, with a landscape of dry stone walls and sheep pastures typical of the region.

Area overview

On average Chesterton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chesterton is £55,435 per year. There are 1 schools in Chesterton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chesterton is home to around 2,435 people, with a population density of about 2,099.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chesterton Population
2,435
Population density
2,099.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.39(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.25(+16%)
Other theft
4.11(-27%)
Public order
2.87(-56%)
Burglary
2.46(-12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,271
93.38%
Other White
69
2.84%
African
17
0.7%
Indian
12
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.41%
Total population: 2,432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
647
31.18%
Level 3 (A level)
383
18.46%
No qualifications
376
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
296
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
224
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 2,075

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
377
38.16%
Owns with a mortgage
249
25.2%
Other social rented
216
21.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
104
10.53%
Social rents from council
24
2.43%
Total households: 988

Property prices in Chesterton

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £400K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,280,000£537
Semi-Detached12£375,000£385
Terraced11£260,000£326
Flats3£240,000£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chesterton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£419,000£190,000£313,000£225,000
2017£440,000£295,000£217,500
2018£396,000£224,850£349,000£223,500
2019£420,000£295,000£305,000£272,750
2020£434,500£260,250£356,000£265,000
2021£462,500£240,000£320,000£252,500
2022£500,000£273,600£360,500£278,000
2023£547,500£217,500£430,000£386,250
2024£620,000£377,500£397,500£260,000
2025£450,000£240,000£376,500£260,000
2026£200,000£374,500£307,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesterton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£260£257£279
2017£313£277£271
2018£334£239£295£303
2019£306£276£299£248
2020£365£260£343£284
2021£418£319£270£354
2022£380£286£363£288
2023£429£340£346£357
2024£423£314£409£425
2025£412£308£372£316
2026£244£403£426
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesterton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chesterton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chesterton

Is Chesterton safe?

Chesterton records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chesterton?

The median sale price in Chesterton is £315,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chesterton?

Chesterton has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chesterton?

Chesterton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chesterton sits around rank 20,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chesterton?

The average household income in Chesterton is around £55,435 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chesterton?

Chesterton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrea Ann Pellegram (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.