Chard vs Seaton (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 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
Seaton (East Devon)
£316,077
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
Seaton (East Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
Seaton (East Devon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
Seaton (East Devon)
295.8
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
Seaton (East Devon)
68.9
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
Seaton (East Devon)
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Seaton (east Devon) commands an average of £316,077, compared with £298,462 in Chard – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in Seaton (east Devon) it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Seaton (east Devon) (£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 Seaton (east Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Seaton (east Devon). There are 4 schools in Chard and 1 in Seaton (east Devon).
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Seaton (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chard | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 295.8 Mbps in Seaton (east Devon) and 221.4 Mbps in Chard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 95.8% in Seaton (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 52% in Seaton (east Devon).
Seaton (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (296 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Seaton (east Devon), scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Chard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,341 in Seaton (east Devon). 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Seaton (east Devon).
Seaton (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Seaton (east Devon) and £29,141.8 in Chard. The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 51.3 in Seaton (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 52.4% in Seaton (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Chard versus 72.2% in Seaton (east Devon). Chard has a population of 14,287 and Seaton (east Devon) has 7,429.
| Indicator | Chard | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 7,429 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 33.8% |
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