Brockworth vs Chalford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brockworth is about 20% cheaper on average. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Chalford
£365,133
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Chalford
50.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Chalford
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Chalford
271.6
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Chalford
67.6
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Chalford
£31,220
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Brockworth is £292,155, which is 20% less than Chalford at £365,133. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Chalford it is a flat at £164,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Chalford (£530,292 vs £393,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chalford prices grew faster — 51% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Brockworth (46.8 per 1,000) compared to Chalford (50 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Chalford 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 WestBrockworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Chalford. Brockworth has 4 schools in total, while Chalford has 4.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chalford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Chalford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brockworth offers faster average downloads at 447.1 Mbps, compared to 271.6 Mbps in Chalford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 94.7% in Chalford. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 46.4% in Chalford.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (447 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brockworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 67.6 (band C) in Chalford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,568 in Chalford. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.6% in Chalford.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,220 in Chalford and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 47.9 in Chalford. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 58.8% in Chalford. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 68.9% in Chalford.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Chalford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 6,665 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £31,220 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39.2% |
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