Chalford vs Prestbury (Cheltenham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Chalford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 51% lower. Chalford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chalford
£365,133
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£743,180
Crime Rate
Chalford
50.0
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chalford
75.0%
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chalford
271.6
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
441.8
EPC Rating
Chalford
67.6
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
72.3
Median Income
Chalford
£31,220
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£32,548
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £365,133, Chalford undercuts Prestbury (cheltenham) (£743,180) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chalford is a flat at £164,500, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) it is a flat at £332,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Prestbury (cheltenham) (£1,125,132 vs £530,292).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chalford prices grew faster — 51% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestChalford has a crime rate of 50 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Prestbury (cheltenham) at 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chalford is violent-crime, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Chalford and Prestbury (cheltenham). Chalford has 4 schools and Prestbury (cheltenham) has 0 schools.
Chalford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prestbury (Cheltenham) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chalford | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Prestbury (cheltenham) averages 441.8 Mbps – ahead of Chalford's 271.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Chalford and 95.6% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Gigabit availability stands at 46.4% in Chalford and 84.7% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Prestbury (cheltenham) is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (442 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Prestbury (cheltenham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Chalford averages 67.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,568 in Chalford and £1,075 in Prestbury (cheltenham). 53.6% of homes in Chalford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Prestbury (cheltenham) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Prestbury (cheltenham) and £31,220 in Chalford. The median age is 47.9 in Chalford and 44.6 in Prestbury (cheltenham). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Chalford versus 67.2% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Chalford and 60.1% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
| Indicator | Chalford | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,665 | 4,078 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,220 | £32,548 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 39.5% |
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