Chipping Norton
Ward in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.938, -1.541 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 31 26 |
| Dialling code: | 01608 |
Chipping Norton sits on a limestone hill in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, within the rolling landscape of the Cotswolds. The compact town has narrow streets, a distinctive 19th‑century town hall and a long market tradition, with views over the Evenlode valley and easy access to nearby countryside and prehistoric sites such as the Rollright Stones.
Historically a wool and blanket‑making centre, the local economy now mixes tourism, independent shops, cafés and pubs with a commuter population travelling to Oxford and beyond. The place has a lively community scene - farmers’ markets, small festivals and arts activity - and a reputation for attracting writers and creative residents, contributing to a blend of traditional village life and modern cultural amenities.
Postcode districts covering Chipping Norton
Most populated places nearby
- Oxford 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Cheltenham 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Banbury 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Warwick 23.6 miles38 km
- Bicester 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Witney 10.6 miles17 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Evesham 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Wantage 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Grove 23.3 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Chipping Norton Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Kingham, Rollright and Enstone Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Over Norton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Heythrop Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Salford Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Churchill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Rollright Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Great Rollright Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Chadlington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Cornwell Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sarsden Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chadlington and Churchill Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Chipping Norton
OX7 5FZ, OX7 5FW, OX7 5GZ, OX7 5WH, OX7 5JS, OX7 5XP, OX7 5WD, OX7 5JE, OX7 5NN … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 36.7 miles59.1 km
- Luton Airport 50.2 miles80.7 km
- Kingham Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ascott-under-Wychwood Railway Station 5 miles8 km
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Schools in Chipping Norton
- Chipping Norton School Secondary
- Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton Primary
- Park School Independent - special
- St Mary's C of E (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton Primary
Local points of interest
- Rollright Stones Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bruern Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Batsford Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Blenheim Palace Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 10 miles16.1 km
- Eynsham Hall Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Upton House Country house 12.5 miles20.2 km
- 12th Century Church Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Ettington Park Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Otley Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Steane Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km