Chandler's Ford vs Denmead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Chandler's Ford | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chandler's Ford | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,965 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,189 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.9% | 35% |
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