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About

Chipping Norton ward encompasses the historic market town of the same name, along with surrounding rural settlements like Over Norton and Dean. The area is characterised by its Cotswold stone architecture and a traditional market square that serves as a central hub. The surrounding landscape consists of rolling farmland and woodland, typical of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds edge. Local governance is managed by both the town council and the wider West Oxfordshire district authority.

The town's economy includes a mix of independent shops, light industry, and tourism linked to its heritage. A notable local feature is the Bliss Tweed Mill, a distinctive 19th-century industrial building with a prominent chimney. Community life is supported by various clubs, a leisure centre, and several primary schools. The area maintains transport connections via the A44 road, while the former Chipping Norton Railway line is now a recreational route.

Area overview

On average Chipping Norton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chipping Norton is £57,903 per year. The median sale price in Chipping Norton is £380,000 (around £385 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,750 and £525,000. There are 3 schools in Chipping Norton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chipping Norton is home to around 7,250 people, with a population density of about 753.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chipping Norton Population
7,250
Population density
753.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.41(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.62(-46%)
Other theft
5.38(-4%)
Shoplifting
5.24(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,347
87.54%
Other White
427
5.89%
Bangladeshi
65
0.9%
Irish
60
0.83%
Other Asian
58
0.8%
Total population: 7,250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,237
37.37%
No qualifications
1,041
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
924
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
12.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
563
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 5,986

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,249
38.42%
Owns with a mortgage
871
26.79%
Other social rented
450
13.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
444
13.66%
Social rents from council
108
3.32%
Total households: 3,251

Property prices in Chipping Norton

Median price: £380,000
Price per sq ft: £385
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £284K – £525K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Chipping Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £1,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chipping Norton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£550,000£436
Semi-Detached30£412,500£393
Terraced32£320,000£354
Flats19£215,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chipping Norton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chipping Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£449,995£235,000£290,000£250,000
2017£449,995£240,000£309,995£274,998
2018£429,245£195,000£314,995£302,500
2019£399,995£217,500£327,500£265,995
2020£435,000£237,475£332,500£315,000
2021£502,500£228,500£367,500£285,000
2022£550,000£262,500£340,000£300,000
2023£542,000£222,000£326,000£323,000
2024£450,000£231,500£386,250£300,000
2025£540,000£195,000£382,500£372,500
2026£550,000£225,000£427,500£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chipping Norton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chipping Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£354£315£264£302
2017£310£302£308£289
2018£327£263£319£286
2019£309£299£313£306
2020£317£356£344£305
2021£374£336£351£310
2022£413£375£391£369
2023£441£338£414£370
2024£394£323£380£372
2025£403£320£357£385
2026£452£294£393£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chipping Norton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chipping Norton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,711
Band B£1,997
Band C£2,282
Band D£2,567
Band E£3,137
Band F£3,708
Band G£4,278
Band H£5,134

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Chipping Norton ward.

Local councillors

Sandra June Coleman

Chipping Norton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Chipping Norton

Is Chipping Norton safe?

Chipping Norton records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chipping Norton?

The median sale price in Chipping Norton is £380,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chipping Norton?

Chipping Norton has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Chipping Norton?

Chipping Norton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chipping Norton sits around rank 24,764 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 Chipping Norton?

The average household income in Chipping Norton is around £57,903 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chipping Norton?

Chipping Norton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sandra June Coleman (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Chipping Norton

OX75EX

West End

OX75WA

Phillips Drive

OX75JS

Lewis Road

OX75XA

Burford Road

OX75LL

New Street

OX75GZ

Trinity Court

OX75SR

Cromwell Park

OX75YD

Worcester Road

OX75BJ

Albion Street

OX75JX

Cornish Road

OX75BE

Shepard Way

OX79GH

Chipping Norton

OX75AU

Rockhill Farm Court

OX75LF

Insall Road

OX75NZ

Over Norton Road

OX75AF

High Street

OX75GD

Chipping Norton

OX75HP

Churchill Road

OX75HX

Station Road

OX75DQ

Walterbush Road

OX75GY

Trinity Court

OX75AB

High Street

OX75WP

Station Road

OX79EE

Station Road

OX75EQ

Foxfield Court

OX75NW

Churchill Place

OX75UW

Norton Park

OX75DU

Cotswold Terrace

OX75DE

Pear Tree Court

OX75LX

Dunstan Avenue

OX75XT

Worcester Road

OX75QH

London Road

OX75DZ

Burford Road

OX75UP

Churchill Road

OX75PJ

New Street

OX75NJ

Middle Row

OX75XP

Worcester Road

OX75BW

Arundel View

OX75UH

Merchants Place

OX75SY

Banbury Road

OX75RZ

Evans Way

OX75SP

Howes Lane

OX75JA

Tilsley Road

OX75ES

Johnston Way

OX75HE

Leys Approach

OX75BU

Wards Road

OX75DG

Coopers Square

OX75HD

Spring Place

OX75WH

Simms Lane

OX75HY

Pearce Drive

OX75JU

Cornish Road

OX75HF

Blenheim Terrace

OX75EH

Hannis Road

OX75LJ

New Street

OX75FA

Russell Way

OX75HS

Churchill Terrace

OX75NL

Spring Street

OX75ED

Penhurst Gardens

OX75FZ

Colston Court

OX75HU

Webb Crescent

OX75XW

Worcester Road

OX75SS

Station Road

OX75NP

Goddards Lane

OX75BH

Albion Street

OX75NQ

Market Street

OX75PB

Cleeves Avenue

OX75UA

Ellis Lane

OX75HB

Alfred Terraces

OX75BZ

Fox Close

OX75HQ

The Leys

OX75DR

The Bungalows

OX75NS

Church Lane

OX75AG

Portland Place

OX75JH

Marshall Close

OX75EA

Cornish Road

OX75DD

Market Place

OX75BQ

Cooper Close

OX75EE

Burford Road

OX75ER

West Street

OX75DH

The Green

OX75NY

Distons Lane

OX75BG

Hitchmans Drive

OX75HT

Lords Piece Road

OX75XS

Worcester Road

OX75FT

Stanley Close

OX75EN

West Street

OX75LZ

Parkers Circus

OX75AL

Horsefair

OX75DY

Burford Road

OX75JE

Hailey Crescent

OX75PQ

Finsbury Gardens

OX75EG

Burford Road

OX75JG

Hailey Avenue

OX75AR

London Road

OX75BS

Coneygree Terrace

OX75HN

Paradise Terrace

OX75FN

London Road

OX75BL

Albion Street

OX75AW

Banbury Road

OX75DN

Walterbush Road