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Property investment stats for Chipping Norton, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Chipping Norton.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Chipping Norton sits in a scenic part of the South East, offering a market town feel with a mix of period homes and newer developments. The area has seen capital values change by -1.6% over the past year, but over three years, the market has delivered a total gain of 8.4%, which annualises to 2.7%. Demand is steady, as seen in the 57 days it typically takes to sell, and with 118 properties changing hands annually, liquidity is healthy for a town of this size. Affordability is relatively balanced, with a 6.0 price-to-income ratio and a 26.4% rent-to-income ratio, making it accessible for both buyers and renters.

Rental yields average 4.3%, with the top-performing postcode district at 4.2%. For those looking at family homes, the median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £410,000, while the median rent for the same is £1,700. Flats are also in demand, with a 2-bedroom flat typically listed for £290,000 and renting for £1,450.

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Key investment stats for Chipping Norton

Median price per sq ft

£376 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.6%

Sales in past year

118

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Chipping Norton

Live prices in Chipping Norton, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£399,000

25% of properties below...

£291,250

75% of properties below...

£568,750

Most expensive property

£2,450,000

Live listings

90

Median days on market

57

Should you invest in Chipping Norton?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 4.3% offers a reliable income stream for buy-to-let investors.
  • Chipping Norton has seen a total capital growth of 8.4% over three years, suggesting resilience over the medium term.
  • Properties are selling with a median discount of £6,250 (the typical achieved discount), giving buyers some leverage in negotiations.

Risks

  • The one-year capital growth figure of -1.6% suggests prices have softened recently, so short-term gains may be limited.
  • The population is skewed older (in the 87th percentile for over-60s), which could affect long-term rental demand from younger tenants or families.
  • Single occupier households are in the 93rd percentile, so the market may be less suited to investors targeting families or shared accommodation.

Outlook

The next 12 months in Chipping Norton are likely to see a stable market, with liquidity supported by 118 transactions per year and a typical time to sell of 57 days. With affordability metrics like the 6.0 price-to-income ratio and 26.4% rent-to-income ratio, the area is positioned to attract both buyers and renters who value balance between cost and quality of life.

Investors should not expect rapid capital appreciation in the short term, given the recent change of -1.6% in prices. However, the three-year growth trend of 8.4% offers some reassurance for those with a longer investment horizon. Rental yields at 4.3% remain attractive, and the presence of discounts on achieved sale prices suggests there is room for negotiation. Overall, Chipping Norton looks set to offer steady if unspectacular returns, with particular appeal for those seeking stability and reliable rental income.

Live properties in Chipping Norton

Investment properties in Chipping Norton, South East

3 bedroom apartment for sale
38% below median price

£285,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Shepard Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfor...

Properties needing refurbishment in Chipping Norton, South East
Needs Refurb
1 bedroom apartment for sale
28% below median price

£185,000 - Offers Over

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Watson Place. Trinity Road, Chippin...

Priced to sell properties in Chipping Norton, South East
Priced to Sell
1 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 178 days

£100,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Norton Green Court, The Green, Chip...

Slow to sell properties in Chipping Norton, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
63% below median price

£99,950 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

West Street, Chipping Norton, OX7

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Chipping Norton, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £6,250

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,250 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £21,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.7%

Best places to invest in Chipping Norton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1OX74.2%3.4%£412 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.