Chard vs Wellington (Somerset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wellington (somerset) offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Wellington (somerset) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chard
£298,462
Wellington (Somerset)
£283,756
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
Wellington (Somerset)
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
Wellington (Somerset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
Wellington (Somerset)
358.1
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
Wellington (Somerset)
68.4
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
Wellington (Somerset)
£28,979
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Wellington (somerset) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £283,756 versus £298,462 in Chard. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in Wellington (somerset) it is a flat at £124,822.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Wellington (somerset) (£124,822 vs £108,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chard prices grew faster — 37% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Wellington (somerset) (83 per 1,000) compared to Chard (83.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chard is violent-crime, while in Wellington (somerset) 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 favours Chard: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Wellington (somerset).
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellington (Somerset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chard | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wellington (somerset) enjoy 358.1 Mbps on average, while Chard lags behind at 221.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 80.6% in Wellington (somerset). Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 68.4% in Wellington (somerset).
Wellington (somerset) is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (358 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chard is band C (score 68.5), ahead of Wellington (somerset)'s band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,377 in Wellington (somerset). 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Wellington (somerset).
Chard has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chard has a population of 14,287 while Wellington (somerset) has 13,815. Median household income is £29,141.8 in Chard and £28,979 in Wellington (somerset). The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 47.3 in Wellington (somerset). Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 57.2% in Wellington (somerset).
| Indicator | Chard | Wellington (Somerset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 13,815 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £28,979 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.6% |
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