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About Chastleton
Chastleton is a village located in the county of Oxfordshire, in the south of England. It lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its rolling hills and traditional stone buildings. The village is centred around a small green, with a historic church and a few local shops and pubs. Chastleton House, a significant Elizabethan manor house, is a notable landmark and is open to the public. The house is renowned for its well-preserved architecture and historic interiors, offering insight into domestic life from the 16th and 17th centuries. The surrounding countryside provides pleasant walking routes, with footpaths leading through fields and woodlands. The village has a quiet, rural character, with a close-knit community and a strong sense of local history. Its postcode area is GL56, placing it within the broader Gloucestershire region, though administratively it remains part of Oxfordshire.
School Ratings in Chastleton
There are 13 schools in and around Chastleton. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.
House Prices in Chastleton
The average property price is £568K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £771K.
Deprivation and Employment in Chastleton
Chastleton sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.
Healthcare in Chastleton
There are 3 GP surgeries within three miles of Chastleton, the nearest being Mann Cottage Surgery (2.9 miles away).
Local Data for Chastleton
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Property Prices 1,952 sales
Schools & Education 13 within 5 miles View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL56 postcode area.
Household Income in Chastleton ONS 2023
The average total household income in Chastleton is approximately £53,534 a year before tax, 3% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £40,807. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £40,807.
Businesses in Chastleton ONS 2025
There are approximately 794 active businesses based in Chastleton, around 79 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 7 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Chastleton IMD 2025
Chastleton sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Nearest Train Stations 3 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Chastleton
Of the 4,675 households in and around Chastleton, 66% are owned, 16% are socially rented and 17% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Chastleton.