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Chandler's Ford vs Whiteley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Whiteley offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Whiteley 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

Whiteley

£369,558

Crime Rate

Chandler's Ford

54.7

Whiteley

38.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chandler's Ford

100.0%

Whiteley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chandler's Ford

385.5

Whiteley

438.7

EPC Rating

Chandler's Ford

72.1

Whiteley

72

Median Income

Chandler's Ford

£34,189

Whiteley

£36,276

The average house price in Whiteley is £369,558, which is 22% 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 Whiteley it is a flat at £205,605.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Chandler's Ford (£586,995 vs £484,472).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chandler's Ford prices grew faster — 9% vs -38%.

Crime is lower in Whiteley (38 per 1,000) compared to Chandler's Ford (54.7 per 1,000), a 44% difference. The most common crime category in Chandler's Ford is violent-crime, while in Whiteley 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 Whiteley. Chandler's Ford has 12 schools in total, while Whiteley has 2.

Chandler's Ford School Inspection Breakdown

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

Whiteley School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Whiteley offers faster average downloads at 438.7 Mbps, compared to 385.5 Mbps in Chandler's Ford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Chandler's Ford and 94.6% in Whiteley. Gigabit availability stands at 72.8% in Chandler's Ford and 85.2% in Whiteley.

Whiteley is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (439 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 72 (band C) in Whiteley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Chandler's Ford and £1,138 in Whiteley. 68.6% of homes in Chandler's Ford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Whiteley.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,275.5 in Whiteley and £34,189 in Chandler's Ford. The median age is 44.5 in Chandler's Ford and 46.4 in Whiteley. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Chandler's Ford and 58% in Whiteley. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Chandler's Ford versus 72% in Whiteley.

IndicatorChandler's FordWhiteley
Population31,9659,350
Median Age44.546.4
Median Household Income£34,189£36,275.5
Employment Rate60.8%58%
Owner Occupied68.5%72%
Degree-Level Qualified37.9%39.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chandler's Ford and Whiteley?
Chandler's Ford and Whiteley are approximately 9.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chandler's Ford or Whiteley?
Whiteley is cheaper, with an average house price of £369,558.
Is Chandler's Ford or Whiteley safer?
Whiteley has the lower crime rate at 38 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chandler's Ford or Whiteley?
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 Whiteley?
Whiteley has faster average broadband at 438.7 Mbps.

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