Chard vs Crewkerne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crewkerne offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Crewkerne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chard
£298,462
Crewkerne
£271,964
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
Crewkerne
82.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
Crewkerne
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
Crewkerne
280.6
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
Crewkerne
68.4
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
Crewkerne
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Crewkerne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £271,964 versus £298,462 in Chard. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in Crewkerne it is a flat at £170,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Crewkerne (£170,375 vs £108,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chard prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Crewkerne (82.9 per 1,000) compared to Chard (83.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chard is violent-crime, while in Crewkerne 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 WestSchool quality favours Chard: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Crewkerne.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chard | Crewkerne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crewkerne enjoy 280.6 Mbps on average, while Chard lags behind at 221.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 89.7% in Crewkerne. Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 49.4% in Crewkerne.
Crewkerne is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (281 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chard is band C (score 68.5), ahead of Crewkerne's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,366 in Crewkerne. 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Crewkerne.
Chard has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chard has a population of 14,287 while Crewkerne has 7,067. Median household income is £29,141.8 in Chard and £28,987.4 in Crewkerne. The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 48.1 in Crewkerne. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 55.8% in Crewkerne.
| Indicator | Chard | Crewkerne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 7,067 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.7% |
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