Bridport vs Chickerell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chickerell offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Bridport has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridport
£428,295
Chickerell
£329,167
Crime Rate
Bridport
44.8
Chickerell
45.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridport
66.7%
Chickerell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridport
277.7
Chickerell
332.6
EPC Rating
Bridport
68.3
Chickerell
68.3
Median Income
Bridport
£29,709
Chickerell
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chickerell is £329,167, which is 30% less than Bridport at £428,295. The most affordable entry point in Bridport is a flat at £201,202, while in Chickerell it is a flat at £193,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Bridport (£573,739 vs £408,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridport prices grew faster — 39% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 44.8 offences per 1,000 people, Bridport is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Chickerell's 45.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridport is violent-crime, while in Chickerell 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bridport and Chickerell. Bridport has 3 schools and Chickerell has 1 schools.
Bridport School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chickerell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridport | Chickerell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chickerell offers faster average downloads at 332.6 Mbps, compared to 277.7 Mbps in Bridport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Bridport and 96.1% in Chickerell. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Bridport and 60.7% in Chickerell.
Chickerell is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (333 vs 278 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bridport are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.3 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Chickerell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Bridport and £1,375 in Chickerell. 56% of homes in Bridport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Chickerell.
Bridport has more energy-efficient housing — 56% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Bridport and £29,709 in Chickerell. The median age is 51.1 in Bridport and 51.1 in Chickerell. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Bridport and 52.1% in Chickerell. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bridport versus 70.4% in Chickerell.
| Indicator | Bridport | Chickerell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,294 | 3,973 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 31.5% |
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