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Living in Chipping Warden: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chipping Warden comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the OX17 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Chipping Warden sits 47 points above the OX17 district figure of 43/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX17 postcode district.

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Chipping Warden scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
245.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 626% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arbury Banks 11 crimes
  2. 2 Townsend Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Barley Hill 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.988 · PM2.5 6.509 · PM10 10.724 µg/m³
75
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Chipping Warden Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital5.9 mi
Warwick Hospital16.8 mi
Northampton General Hospital17.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCropredy Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,493 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student3.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Banbury 5.6 mi
King's Sutton 7.9 mi
Long Buckby 13.6 mi
J11 M40 4.4 mi
J11 M40 4.9 mi
J12 M40 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chipping Warden in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Edgcote 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cropredy 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Byfield 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chacombe 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Boddington 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bourton 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Woodford Halse 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cherwell) 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chipping Warden a nice place to live?

Chipping Warden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chipping Warden is 42/100, 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 Chipping Warden?

Chipping Warden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chipping Warden?

Among the top-rated schools in Chipping Warden is Chipping Warden Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chipping Warden in total.

Chipping Warden in context

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Postcode districts in Chipping Warden

OX17 45 ⇄

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