Chard vs Honiton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chard wins on house prices with a 6% gap. For families, Chard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chard
£298,462
Honiton
£316,077
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
Honiton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
Honiton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
Honiton
368.6
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
Honiton
68.5
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
Honiton
£29,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £298,462, Chard undercuts Honiton (£316,077) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in Honiton it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Honiton (£165,776 vs £108,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chard prices grew faster — 37% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Chard and Honiton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 4 schools in Chard, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Honiton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chard | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Honiton averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Chard's 221.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 83.6% in Honiton. Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 71% in Honiton.
Honiton is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (369 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chard leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Honiton averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,371 in Honiton. 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Honiton.
Chard has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Chard and £29,134.8 in Honiton. The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 47.9 in Honiton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Chard versus 68.3% in Honiton. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 56.4% in Honiton.
| Indicator | Chard | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 12,155 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £29,134.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.1% |
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