Chalford vs Innsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Innsworth wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Chalford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chalford
£365,133
Innsworth
£355,587
Crime Rate
Chalford
50.0
Innsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chalford
75.0%
Innsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chalford
271.6
Innsworth
447.1
EPC Rating
Chalford
67.6
Innsworth
71
Median Income
Chalford
£31,220
Innsworth
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Chalford commands an average of £365,133, compared with £355,587 in Innsworth – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Chalford is a flat at £164,500, while in Innsworth it is a terraced at £304,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Chalford (£530,292 vs £441,508).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Chalford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50 per 1,000 versus 76.8 per 1,000 in Innsworth. The most common crime category in Chalford is violent-crime, while in Innsworth 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 Innsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Chalford. There are 4 schools in Chalford and 5 in Innsworth.
Chalford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chalford | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Innsworth and 271.6 Mbps in Chalford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Chalford and 91.6% in Innsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Chalford and 88.6% in Innsworth.
Innsworth is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (447 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Innsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Chalford averages 67.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,568 in Chalford and £1,169 in Innsworth. 53.6% of homes in Chalford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Innsworth.
Innsworth 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 Innsworth. The median age is 47.9 in Chalford and 44.6 in Innsworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Chalford versus 69.1% in Innsworth. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Chalford and 60.4% in Innsworth.
| Indicator | Chalford | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,665 | 9,456 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,220 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 34% |
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