Chipping Campden is considered the finest small town in the Cotswolds — an exquisite, perfectly preserved medieval wool town whose High Street is a continuous sweep of golden limestone buildings from the 14th to 17th century. The Cotswold Way long-distance path begins here. The Guild of Handicraft was established in 1902, bringing Arts and Crafts craftsmen to the town.
The magnificent Church of St James is one of the great 'wool churches' of England. The Market Hall (1627) stands in the middle of the street. The extraordinary Cotswold Olimpick Games — England's oldest sporting event including shin-kicking — have been held on Dover's Hill since 1612. Hidcote Manor Garden (NT), 3 miles away, is one of England's greatest gardens.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£485,000
All property types
Detached
£710,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£432,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£352,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£235,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.0%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
1
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Outstanding
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
14
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
48 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
80%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
28%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
14%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Campden Surgery
0.2 miles away
NHS Trust
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Cheltenham General Hospital
22.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
74%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Moreton-in-Marsh Station
6.4 miles
To London
1h 35m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A44
6.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Birmingham Airport
32 miles
Chipping Campden at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
4.0
Poor
Value for Money
5.0
Average
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Chipping Campden Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Chipping Campden High StreetAn unbroken sweep of golden limestone from the 14th to 17th century, with the Market Hall (1627) at its centre. Almost entirely unchanged for 400 years.
- Church of St JamesOne of the great 'wool churches' of England — magnificent 15th-century Perpendicular Gothic funded by wool merchant patronage. The tower, nave and memorial brasses are outstanding.
- Cotswold WayThe 102-mile Cotswold Way long-distance footpath starts here — Dover's Hill directly above gives panoramic views over the Vale of Evesham.
- Cotswold Olimpick GamesEngland's oldest sporting event held on Dover's Hill since 1612 — shin-kicking, tug of war, horse racing and torch-lit procession. Held each spring — genuinely unmissable.
- Hidcote Manor Garden (NT)3 miles away — one of England's greatest gardens, a National Trust masterpiece with distinctive 'garden rooms' each with its own character and planting scheme.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
7°C
Feb
7°C
Mar
9°C
Apr
11°C
May
14°C
Jun
17°C
Jul
19°C
Aug
19°C
Sep
16°C
Oct
12°C
Nov
9°C
Dec
7°C
Annual Rainfall
720mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1520 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 20°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 1°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chipping Campden a nice place to live?
Chipping Campden is a settlement in Gloucestershire. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £485,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Chipping Campden?
The average house price in Chipping Campden is £485,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Chipping Campden safe to live in?
Chipping Campden's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Chipping Campden?
100% of schools in Chipping Campden are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Chipping Campden?
Average broadband download speeds in Chipping Campden are 48 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.