Chandler's Ford vs Fareham

At £406,936, Fareham undercuts Chandler's Ford (£449,614) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chandler's Ford is a flat at £208,236, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.

Fareham has a crime rate of 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Chandler's Ford at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chandler's Ford is violent-crime, while in Fareham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 12 schools in Chandler's Ford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fareham, which has 14 schools, the figure is 81.8%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Fareham averages 458.6 Mbps – ahead of Chandler's Ford's 385.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Chandler's Ford and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.8% in Chandler's Ford and 89.1% in Fareham.

→Fareham is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (459 vs 386 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Chandler's Ford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.1 (C), while Fareham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Chandler's Ford and £1,075 in Fareham. 68.6% of homes in Chandler's Ford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.

→Chandler's Ford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £34,189 in Chandler's Ford. The median age is 44.5 in Chandler's Ford and 48 in Fareham. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Chandler's Ford versus 78.5% in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Chandler's Ford and 58.2% in Fareham.

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