Chard vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chard wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Chard has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chard
£298,462
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in South Petherton commands an average of £424,111, compared with £298,462 in Chard – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in South Petherton (£295,027 vs £198,955).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chard prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Chard experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.2 per 1,000 versus 83.3 per 1,000 in South Petherton. The most common crime category in Chard is violent-crime, while in South Petherton 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 data is not fully available for both Chard and South Petherton. Chard has 4 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chard | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 442.0 Mbps in South Petherton and 221.4 Mbps in Chard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 100% on average download speed (442 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chard, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in South Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton 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 South Petherton. The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 56.8% in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Chard versus 67.6% in South Petherton. Chard has a population of 14,287 and South Petherton has 3,096.
| Indicator | Chard | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 3,096 |
| 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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