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There are 8 care homes in and around Chipping Norton on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,413 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Southerndown Care Home, with 88 beds.

care homes
8
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£1,413/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Oxfordshire council pays
£1,184/wk

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Chipping Norton

Care homes in Chipping Norton (8)

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6 in Chipping Norton, 2 more within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Beech HavenGood · Nov 2022On request2912.0 mi—0.5 mi
Enstone HouseRequires improvement · Jul 2023On request3610.8 mi—4.2 mi
OSJCT Henry Cornish Care CentreGood · Aug 2019£1,2955011.3 mi—0.3 mi
Penhurst Gardens Care HomeGood£1,5315811.9 mi—0.3 mi
Southerndown Care HomeGood£1,5718812.6 mi—1.1 mi
Tall Trees GladeGood · Dec 2021On request6117.5 mi—6.7 mi
The LangstonGood · Sept 2019On request3616.2 mi—4.6 mi
The Old Prebendal HouseGood · Nov 2021On request4017.1 mi—6.0 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Chipping Norton in numbers

88% of Chipping Norton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Chipping Norton costs about £1,413/week, while Oxfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,184/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £229/week (about £11,908/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed8
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 8 (88%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,413
Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,184
LargestSoutherndown Care Home (88 beds)
Most recently inspectedEnstone House (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 3 · Respite 2
Average house price, West Oxfordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£416,425
Good7
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Chipping Norton£1,413/wk
  • Nursing, Chipping Norton£1,466/wk
  • Dementia, Chipping Norton£1,466/wk
  • West Oxfordshire average£1,386/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Oxfordshire usual rate£1,184/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Oxfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Oxfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in West Oxfordshire

The average house price in West Oxfordshire is £416,425, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£416,425
Detached
£655,215
Semi-detached
£410,068
Terraced
£335,070
Flats & maisonettes
£211,622

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton is a market town in the Cotswolds with a quietly established retirement community. At 18.3% of residents aged 65+, it mirrors the national average, suggesting steady later-life provision rather than a boom area. It suits people seeking small-town living with countryside access, though care-home choice is modest.

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 80% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

30 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime14
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order4
  • Anti-social behaviour3
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Chipping Norton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Chipping Norton Area Day Centre

To promote the welfare of the disabled and elderly in Chipping Norton and surrounding area. Primarily achieved by the provision of a day centre enabling members to continue within the community

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1000254)
Charity

The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited

Elderly persons day centre

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1072037)
Charity

The Fielding Day Centre

Lunch Club for the elderly

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1087645)
Charity

Cotswold Friends

Cotswold Friends provides transport, carer respite and befriending services, and lunch clubs to elderly, disabled and isolated residents of the Cotswolds.

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1106748)

Chipping Norton: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+63.4%
Projected change in West Oxfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (4,160 to 6,797). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.9%
Projected change in West Oxfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (27,692 to 35,431). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
5.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–10 out of 10
Where the 4 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Chipping Norton

  • Lawrence Home Nursing Team · 0.6 milesCQC Good (report published June 2023). CQC page
  • Shipston Home Nursing CIO · 9.2 milesCQC Good (report published November 2019). CQC page
  • Kate's Home Nursing · 10 milesCQC Requires improvement (report published April 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Chipping Norton

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Chipping Norton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton offers a gentle Cotswolds setting with reasonable local services and a balanced age profile. It is not a major retirement hub, but rather a stable market town where older residents blend into a mixed community. It suits those who value a walkable high street, green surroundings and proximity to larger towns, and who are content with a smaller choice of dedicated care homes.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy serve the town; the nearest hospital is within reasonable reach of the surrounding area.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is low, with 30 offences recorded in April 2026, mostly involving violent crime, shoplifting and public order matters — not unusual for a market town.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your support network and family are; a smaller town can mean limited specialist services, so proximity matters.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not specified in available data; compare quotes from local providers against the national average to assess affordability for your budget.
  • Transport: The town is connected by bus services to nearby towns and larger centres; it is walkable for everyday errands, though a car is useful for visiting further afield.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Chipping Norton is modest; choice is limited compared to larger retirement destinations, so early enquiry is recommended.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Three parks and three allotments support outdoor interests; the Cotswolds setting offers countryside walks and a quieter pace. The town has restaurants, cafes and pubs supporting social life.
  • Community: A market town with established social fabric; seek out local groups, memory cafés and befriending services through the town council or care providers.
  • Climate: South East England enjoys a temperate climate, though Cotswolds winters can be cool and wet — typical for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Fewer dedicated care homes mean less flexibility if your first choice is full or unsuitable; plan visits and applications early.
  • Modest retirement profile: At 18.3% aged 65+, the town is not a dedicated retirement area, so specialist social groups and services may be fewer than in larger retirement towns.

Questions about care homes in Chipping Norton

How many care homes are there in Chipping Norton?

There are 8 care homes listed in and around Chipping Norton on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Chipping Norton cost?

Care homes in Chipping Norton range from around £1,295 to around £1,571 per week, with averages of £1,413 for residential, £1,466 for dementia, £1,466 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Chipping Norton compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Chipping Norton is about £1,413 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Chipping Norton are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

7 of the 8 care homes in and around Chipping Norton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Chipping Norton?

Homes in and around Chipping Norton offer dementia (3), nursing (3), residential (2), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Chipping Norton?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Chipping Norton:

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