Town Pop. 6,879

Living in Chinnor: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chinnor comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Chinnor places 2nd of 4 in the OX39 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 37 points above the OX39 district's 44/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (4), schools (21) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see OX39 postcode district.

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Chinnor scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 131 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 27 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 34 crimes
  2. 2 Moor Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Barley Rye 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Mill Lane Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, ChinnorPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital7.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital13.4 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryStokenchurch Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,891 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 165 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired24%Student3.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Princes Risborough 3.1 mi
Saunderton 4.1 mi
Monks Risborough 4.2 mi
J5 M40 2.8 mi
J6 M40 2.9 mi
J5 M40 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £449,000 56
Detached £570,000 21
Semi-detached £430,000 16
Terraced £375,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£332k £449k £569k £687k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Kingston Blount 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Aston Rowant 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lewknor 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 3.3 mi away ⇄
Longwick 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
The City 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Princes Risborough 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tetsworth 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chinnor a nice place to live?

Chinnor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chinnor is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chinnor?

Chinnor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 313 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chinnor?

Among the top-rated schools in Chinnor is Mill Lane Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chinnor in total.

What are house prices like in Chinnor?

The current median house price in Chinnor is £449,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £570,000, semi-detached £430,000, terraced £375,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chinnor in context

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Postcode districts in Chinnor

OX39 44 ⇄

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