Chalford vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Dursley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Dursley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dursley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chalford
£365,133
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Chalford
50.0
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chalford
75.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chalford
271.6
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Chalford
67.6
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Chalford
£31,220
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Chalford commands an average of £365,133, compared with £350,701 in Dursley – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Chalford is a flat at £164,500, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Chalford (£361,346 vs £320,910).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chalford prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestDursley has a crime rate of 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Chalford at 50 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chalford is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 WestFamilies may prefer Dursley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Chalford. There are 4 schools in Chalford and 2 in Dursley.
Chalford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chalford | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 271.6 Mbps in Chalford and 269.1 Mbps in Dursley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Chalford and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Chalford and 45.8% in Dursley.
Chalford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (272 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dursley, scoring 68.7 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band C) in Chalford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,568 in Chalford and £1,417 in Dursley. 53.6% of homes in Chalford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Dursley has more energy-efficient housing — 55.7% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,220 in Chalford and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 47.9 in Chalford and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Chalford and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Chalford versus 72.7% in Dursley. Chalford has a population of 6,665 and Dursley has 7,935.
| Indicator | Chalford | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,665 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,220 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 38.7% |
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