Stanley Close Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire
8 addresses across 1 postcode (OX7), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 43654424.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £340,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in West Oxfordshire costs £2,567 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 29% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 7.4 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 203 to 206 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chipping Norton Health Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 84 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £295,000 | £242,000 | £348,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £377,500 | £282,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | 1 OX7 5FT | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2024 | 6 OX7 5FT | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2023 | 3 OX7 5FT | Terraced | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 May 2021 | 3 OX7 5FT | Terraced | £242,000 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2021 | 6 OX7 5FT | Semi-detached | £348,000 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 7 OX7 5FT | Semi-detached | £370,000 | New build. |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 4 OX7 5FT | Semi-detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 5 Oct 2020 | 1 OX7 5FT | Terraced | £282,000 | New build. |
| 18 Mar 2020 | 5 OX7 5FT | Semi-detached | £405,000 | New build. |
| 1 Oct 2019 | 2 OX7 5FT | Terraced | £225,000 | New build. |
| 15 May 2017 | 7 OX7 5FT | Other | £620,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2017 (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Oxfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,567 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,711 | £1,997 | £2,282 | £2,567 | £3,137 | £3,708 | £4,278 | £5,134 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Chipping Norton Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- HILLSIDE (RH COOMBES AND COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS), grade II
- KEY ANTIQUES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former War Memorial Hospital, Horsefair, Chipping Norton: up to 14 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Police Station, Banbury Road, Chipping Norton: up to 8 homes, permissioned (130 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 203 m and 206 m above sea level (205 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX7 5FT | 100% | 29% | 29% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kingham 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ascott-Under-Wychwood 1,280 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Charlbury 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest War Memorial Chipping Norton | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 58.5 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chipping Norton Health Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 28 New Street [Dental Practice] | 380 m |
| Hospital | Chipping Norton Community Hospital | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 120 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Chipping Norton Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,620 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Playpen, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m south-west. 126 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Playpen | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m south-west |
| White Hart Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south-west |
| 1-4 Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m west |
| Barclays Bank | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m south-west |
| Chipping Norton motte and bailey castle, and fishpond | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Romano-British rural settlement and Iron Age remains, on the eastern edge of Chipping Norton | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Over Norton bowl barrow 150m north west of the intersection between the A361 and the A34(T) | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stretch Pool | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Kiteney Copse | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| The Barns Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Danes Bottom | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Barley Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 8 |
5 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Oxfordshire: see them on the West Oxfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Chipping Norton School | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab Pizza OX7 5AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| The Living Room Cinema Chipping Norton Ltd OX7 5AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Cafe Le Raj OX7 5AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Cotswold Takeaway OX7 5AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Chipping Norton Cricket OX7 5AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Exempt | |
| The Chippy Larder OX7 5NJ | Farmers/growers | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Sofea OX7 5NH | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| The Blue Boar OX7 5NP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| The Theatre - Chipping Norton OX7 5NL | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Chipping Norton Theatre OX7 5NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2019 |
| The Chequers OX7 5NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Albertos OX7 5AD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Premier Inn OX7 5NN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Jaffe & Neale Bookshop & Cafe OX7 5NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Mario's Pizza OX7 5NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (25); On or near High Street (19); On or near B4026 (8); On or near Goddards Lane (7); On or near Market Place (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Express Kebab Pizza (takeaway/sandwich shop, OX7 5AL) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 15 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Shack (takeaway/sandwich shop, OX7 5BJ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- OX7 5FT: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Portland Place · Albion Street · Dickenson Court · Horse Fair · Albion Yard · Goddards Lane · Spring Street · Banbury Road Crossing · Shepard Way · Middle Row · High Street · The Maltings
All the streets in OX7 and across West Oxfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.