Inside Kaleb Cooper's life in market town with £380k average house price

Daily Mirror

15 hours ago

Kaleb Cooper is known for his role on Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm, where he works with Jeremy Clarkson at Diddly Squat farm - but at home, he leads a rather normal life.
He's the unexpected star of Clarkson's Farm, a young farmer who collaborates with Jeremy Clarkson on Diddly Squat farm in the Cotswolds. However, when the cameras stop rolling, Kaleb Cooper leads an ordinary life with his fiancée and children in the charming market town of Chipping Norton.
Making his first appearance in the popular Amazon Prime TV series in 2021, the 26 year old farmer's love-hate relationship with Jeremy Clarkson has kept audiences amused over the past few years.
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Despite not hailing from a farming family, Kaleb began raising hens at the age of 13, studied agriculture at Moreton Morrell College, and became a proficient contractor for local farms before joining Clarkson's Farm as Farm Manager. A crowd favourite due to his sharp wit and straightforward approach, Kaleb's popularity has resulted in him publishing three books and embarking on a nationwide solo stage tour, later released on Prime Video.
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Born and bred in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, which is part of the Cotswolds, Kaleb resides with his fiancée Taya and their two young children, Oscar and Willa Grace - with another baby expected in August 2025. The couple have been together just under eight years, and on Christmas Day 2022 Kaleb announced that they were engaged.
In addition to filming and raising a family, Kaleb also lives in a caravan near his animals on a smallholding he owns to help him stay closer to his livestock, reports the Express.
In the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds, "Chippy" as locals affectionately call it, boasts 6,000 residents and has gained popularity among those looking to trade city life for a quieter one. As the centre of the famous "Chipping Norton Set", it attracts well-known media, politics, and show-business personalities like David Cameron, Alex James of Blur, and Jeremy Clarkson who all own homes nearby.
On High Street, one will find unique independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs like The Blue Boar and The Chequers that promise a warm welcome with their Sunday roast and local ales. There's something for every taste - from a butcher, a bookshop, and a delicatessen, to homeware stores and the monthly farmers' market in the town centre.
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Chipping Norton has an impressive theatre, hosting various shows, comedy nights, concerts and also functioning as a cinema.
Situated 18 miles northwest of Oxford and roughly 12 miles southwest of Banbury, the town offers a gateway to several quaint villages like Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, and Bourton-on-the-Water - all in close proximity. Walking, cycling, and trying out delicious treats at farm shops, tea houses, or rural taverns are popular local activities.
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Jeremy Clarkson's renowned Diddly Squat Farm, brought to fame by the telly series, is situated just outside the neighbouring villages of Chadlington and Chipping Norton, drawing a crowd to its farm shop.
A brief car journey from Diddly Squat Farm will take you to Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, nestled in Burford.
Rightmove data reveals that the average house price in Chipping Norton over the past year was £379,973.
The majority of properties sold were terraced houses, fetching an average price of £323,964. Semi-detached homes sold for an average of £409,674, while detached properties commanded £538,550.