Bridport vs Chard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chard is about 44% cheaper on average. Bridport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridport
£428,295
Chard
£298,462
Crime Rate
Bridport
44.8
Chard
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridport
66.7%
Chard
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridport
277.7
Chard
221.4
EPC Rating
Bridport
68.3
Chard
68.5
Median Income
Bridport
£29,709
Chard
£29,142
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chard is £298,462, which is 44% less than Bridport at £428,295. The most affordable entry point in Bridport is a flat at £201,202, while in Chard it is a flat at £108,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 86% pricier in Bridport (£201,202 vs £108,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridport prices grew faster — 39% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 44.8 offences per 1,000 people, Bridport is the safer of the two – 86% lower than Chard's 83.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridport is violent-crime, while in Chard it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestChard has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Bridport. Bridport has 3 schools in total, while Chard has 4.
Bridport School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridport | Chard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bridport offers faster average downloads at 277.7 Mbps, compared to 221.4 Mbps in Chard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Bridport and 75.7% in Chard. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Bridport and 37.5% in Chard.
Bridport is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (278 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chard are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Bridport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Bridport and £1,362 in Chard. 56% of homes in Bridport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Chard.
Chard has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Bridport and £29,141.8 in Chard. The median age is 51.1 in Bridport and 48.6 in Chard. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Bridport and 55.3% in Chard. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bridport versus 68.8% in Chard.
| Indicator | Bridport | Chard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,294 | 14,287 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,141.8 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 31.2% |
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