Town comparison
Chalford vs Cricklade
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chalford wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Cricklade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cricklade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chalford
£365,133
Cricklade
£370,420
Crime Rate
Chalford
50.0
Cricklade
49.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chalford
75.0%
Cricklade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chalford
271.6
Cricklade
287.8
EPC Rating
Chalford
67.6
Cricklade
70.1
Median Income
Chalford
£31,220
Cricklade
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £365,133, Chalford undercuts Cricklade (£370,420) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chalford is a flat at £164,500, while in Cricklade it is a terraced at £276,944.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Chalford (£361,346 vs £313,923).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chalford prices grew faster — 51% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Cricklade experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.1 per 1,000 versus 50 per 1,000 in Chalford. The most common crime category in Chalford is violent-crime, while in Cricklade 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Chalford, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cricklade, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chalford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chalford | Cricklade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cricklade averages 287.8 Mbps – ahead of Chalford's 271.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Chalford and 88.4% in Cricklade. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Chalford and 48.2% in Cricklade.
Cricklade is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (288 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cricklade, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band C) in Chalford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,568 in Chalford and £1,322 in Cricklade. 53.6% of homes in Chalford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Cricklade.
Cricklade has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,049.5 in Cricklade and £31,220 in Chalford. The median age is 47.9 in Chalford and 44.9 in Cricklade. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Chalford and 61% in Cricklade. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Chalford versus 66% in Cricklade. Chalford has a population of 6,665 and Cricklade has 4,030.
| Indicator | Chalford | Cricklade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,665 | 4,030 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,220 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 36.5% |
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