Chard vs Norton Fitzwarren
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Norton Fitzwarren is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Chard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chard
£298,462
Norton Fitzwarren
£264,130
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
Norton Fitzwarren
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
Norton Fitzwarren
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
Norton Fitzwarren
459.6
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
Norton Fitzwarren
68.4
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
Norton Fitzwarren
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Chard commands an average of £298,462, compared with £264,130 in Norton Fitzwarren – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in Norton Fitzwarren it is a flat at £149,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Norton Fitzwarren (£149,071 vs £108,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Norton Fitzwarren prices grew faster — 41% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestChard has a crime rate of 83.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Norton Fitzwarren at 83.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chard is violent-crime, while in Norton Fitzwarren 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 100% in Norton Fitzwarren. There are 4 schools in Chard and 1 in Norton Fitzwarren.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norton Fitzwarren School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chard | Norton Fitzwarren |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Norton Fitzwarren and 221.4 Mbps in Chard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 96.5% in Norton Fitzwarren. Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 90.8% in Norton Fitzwarren.
Norton Fitzwarren is the faster of the two by 108% on average download speed (460 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chard leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Norton Fitzwarren averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,363 in Norton Fitzwarren. 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Norton Fitzwarren.
Norton Fitzwarren 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 Norton Fitzwarren. The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 47.3 in Norton Fitzwarren. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Chard versus 67.6% in Norton Fitzwarren. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 56.8% in Norton Fitzwarren.
| Indicator | Chard | Norton Fitzwarren |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 3,770 |
| 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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