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Chandler's Ford vs Denmead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Denmead wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Chandler's Ford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chandler's Ford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chandler's Ford

£449,614

Denmead

£413,244

Crime Rate

Chandler's Ford

54.7

Denmead

55.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chandler's Ford

100.0%

Denmead

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chandler's Ford

385.5

Denmead

409

EPC Rating

Chandler's Ford

72.1

Denmead

71.4

Median Income

Chandler's Ford

£34,189

Denmead

£33,166

Property in Chandler's Ford commands an average of £449,614, compared with £413,244 in Denmead – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Chandler's Ford is a flat at £208,236, while in Denmead it is a flat at £185,118.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Chandler's Ford (£208,236 vs £185,118).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Denmead prices grew faster — 17% vs 9%.

Residents of Chandler's Ford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Denmead. The most common crime category in Chandler's Ford is violent-crime, while in Denmead it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Chandler's Ford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Denmead. There are 12 schools in Chandler's Ford and 2 in Denmead.

Chandler's Ford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Denmead School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChandler's FordDenmead
Total Schools122
Primary102
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 409.0 Mbps in Denmead and 385.5 Mbps in Chandler's Ford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Chandler's Ford and 95.3% in Denmead. Gigabit availability stands at 72.8% in Chandler's Ford and 79% in Denmead.

Denmead is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (409 vs 386 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Chandler's Ford, scoring 72.1 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Denmead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Chandler's Ford and £1,125 in Denmead. 68.6% of homes in Chandler's Ford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Denmead.

Chandler's Ford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,189 in Chandler's Ford and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.5 in Chandler's Ford and 44.7 in Denmead. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Chandler's Ford and 57.3% in Denmead. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Chandler's Ford versus 64.7% in Denmead. Chandler's Ford has a population of 31,965 and Denmead has 6,509.

IndicatorChandler's FordDenmead
Population31,9656,509
Median Age44.544.7
Median Household Income£34,189£33,166.2
Employment Rate60.8%57.3%
Owner Occupied68.5%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified37.9%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chandler's Ford and Denmead?
Chandler's Ford and Denmead are approximately 15.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chandler's Ford or Denmead?
Denmead is cheaper, with an average house price of £413,244.
Is Chandler's Ford or Denmead safer?
Chandler's Ford has the lower crime rate at 54.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chandler's Ford or Denmead?
Chandler's Ford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chandler's Ford or Denmead?
Denmead has faster average broadband at 409.0 Mbps.

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