Chard vs Langport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chard wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Langport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chard
£298,462
Langport
£394,242
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
Langport
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
Langport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
Langport
93.6
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
Langport
68.4
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
Langport
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Langport commands an average of £394,242, compared with £298,462 in Chard – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in Langport it is a flat at £136,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Langport (£253,700 vs £198,955).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langport prices grew faster — 44% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Langport experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83 per 1,000 versus 83.2 per 1,000 in Chard. The most common crime category in Chard is violent-crime, while in Langport 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 WestFamilies may prefer Chard, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Langport. There are 4 schools in Chard and 2 in Langport.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chard | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 221.4 Mbps in Chard and 93.6 Mbps in Langport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 79.2% in Langport. Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 6.4% in Langport.
Chard is the faster of the two by 137% on average download speed (221 vs 94 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chard, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Langport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,363 in Langport. 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Langport.
Langport has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Chard and £28,807 in Langport. The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 47.3 in Langport. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 56.8% in Langport. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Chard versus 67.6% in Langport. Chard has a population of 14,287 and Langport has 3,578.
| Indicator | Chard | Langport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 3,578 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.5% |
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