Chard vs Yeovil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Yeovil is about 6% cheaper on average. Yeovil has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chard
£298,462
Yeovil
£281,473
Crime Rate
Chard
83.2
Yeovil
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chard
100.0%
Yeovil
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Chard
221.4
Yeovil
494.4
EPC Rating
Chard
68.5
Yeovil
68.4
Median Income
Chard
£29,142
Yeovil
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Yeovil is £281,473, which is 6% less than Chard at £298,462. The most affordable entry point in Chard is a flat at £108,125, while in Yeovil it is a flat at £122,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in Yeovil (£122,142 vs £108,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chard prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 83 offences per 1,000 people, Yeovil is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Chard's 83.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chard is violent-crime, while in Yeovil 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 WestChard has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.7% in Yeovil. Chard has 4 schools in total, while Yeovil has 16.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yeovil School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chard | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 16 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Yeovil offers faster average downloads at 494.4 Mbps, compared to 221.4 Mbps in Chard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Chard and 99.9% in Yeovil. Gigabit availability stands at 37.5% in Chard and 98.7% in Yeovil.
Yeovil is the faster of the two by 123% on average download speed (494 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chard are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Yeovil. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Chard and £1,366 in Yeovil. 57.7% of homes in Chard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Yeovil.
Chard has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Chard and £28,987.4 in Yeovil. The median age is 48.6 in Chard and 48.1 in Yeovil. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Chard and 55.8% in Yeovil. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Chard versus 68.1% in Yeovil.
| Indicator | Chard | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,287 | 50,170 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.7% |
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