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Chandler's Ford vs Holbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Chandler'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.

MetricChandler's FordHolbury
Total Schools124
Primary103
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChandler's FordHolbury
Population31,9657,339
Median Age44.551.4
Median Household Income£34,189£29,236
Employment Rate60.8%52.9%
Owner Occupied68.5%74.2%
Degree-Level Qualified37.9%31.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chandler's Ford and Holbury?
Chandler's Ford and Holbury are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chandler's Ford or Holbury?
Holbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £310,156.
Is Chandler's Ford or Holbury safer?
Holbury has the lower crime rate at 54.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chandler's Ford or Holbury?
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 Holbury?
Holbury has faster average broadband at 408.9 Mbps.

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