Town comparison
Chalford vs Gloucester
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Gloucester is about 15% cheaper on average. Chalford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gloucester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chalford
£365,133
Gloucester
£317,651
Crime Rate
Chalford
50.0
Gloucester
108.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chalford
75.0%
Gloucester
90.6%
Avg Download Speed
Chalford
271.6
Gloucester
450.2
EPC Rating
Chalford
67.6
Gloucester
69.8
Median Income
Chalford
£31,220
Gloucester
£30,480
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Gloucester is £317,651, which is 15% less than Chalford at £365,133. The most affordable entry point in Chalford is a flat at £164,500, while in Gloucester it is a flat at £137,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Chalford (£361,346 vs £285,741).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chalford prices grew faster — 51% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Chalford (50 per 1,000) compared to Gloucester (108.8 per 1,000), a 118% difference. The most common crime category in Chalford is violent-crime, while in Gloucester 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 WestGloucester has 90.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Chalford. Chalford has 4 schools in total, while Gloucester has 36.
Chalford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chalford | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 36 |
| Primary | 3 | 28 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 90.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gloucester offers faster average downloads at 450.2 Mbps, compared to 271.6 Mbps in Chalford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Chalford and 97.9% in Gloucester. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Chalford and 88.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (450 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gloucester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 67.6 (band C) in Chalford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,568 in Chalford and £1,307 in Gloucester. 53.6% of homes in Chalford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester has more energy-efficient housing — 60.3% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,220 in Chalford and £30,480 in Gloucester. The median age is 47.9 in Chalford and 45.7 in Gloucester. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Chalford and 59.8% in Gloucester. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Chalford versus 68.1% in Gloucester.
| Indicator | Chalford | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,665 | 118,562 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,220 | £30,480 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 35.5% |
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