Chandler's Ford vs Holbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Holbury offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. Holbury 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
Holbury
£310,156
Crime Rate
Chandler's Ford
54.7
Holbury
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chandler's Ford
100.0%
Holbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chandler's Ford
385.5
Holbury
408.9
EPC Rating
Chandler's Ford
72.1
Holbury
68.5
Median Income
Chandler's Ford
£34,189
Holbury
£29,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Holbury is £310,156, which is 45% less than Chandler's Ford at £449,614. The most affordable entry point in Chandler's Ford is a flat at £208,236, while in Holbury it is a flat at £232,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Chandler's Ford (£586,995 vs £395,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Holbury (54.5 per 1,000) compared to Chandler's Ford (54.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chandler's Ford is violent-crime, while in Holbury 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 EastChandler's Ford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Holbury. Chandler's Ford has 12 schools in total, while Holbury has 4.
Chandler's Ford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chandler's Ford | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 4 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holbury offers faster average downloads at 408.9 Mbps, compared to 385.5 Mbps in Chandler's Ford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Chandler's Ford and 97.3% in Holbury. Gigabit availability stands at 72.8% in Chandler's Ford and 78.4% in Holbury.
Holbury is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (409 vs 386 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chandler's Ford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Holbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Chandler's Ford and £1,278 in Holbury. 68.6% of homes in Chandler's Ford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Holbury.
Chandler's Ford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,189 in Chandler's Ford and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 44.5 in Chandler's Ford and 51.4 in Holbury. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Chandler's Ford and 52.9% in Holbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Chandler's Ford versus 74.2% in Holbury.
| Indicator | Chandler's Ford | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,965 | 7,339 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,189 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.9% | 31.2% |
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