Town comparison
Charvil vs Cholsey
Which is better to live in? 13.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Cholsey is about 56% cheaper on average. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Charvil
£683,121
Cholsey
£437,338
Crime Rate
Charvil
40.2
Cholsey
40.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Charvil
N/A
Cholsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Charvil
402.4
Cholsey
350.1
EPC Rating
Charvil
71.9
Cholsey
70.9
Median Income
Charvil
£37,982
Cholsey
£38,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Cholsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,338 versus £683,121 in Charvil. The most affordable entry point in Charvil is a flat at £257,500, while in Cholsey it is a flat at £307,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Charvil (£801,023 vs £592,367).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Charvil prices grew faster — 23% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Charvil (40.2 per 1,000) compared to Cholsey (40.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Charvil is violent-crime, while in Cholsey 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Charvil and Cholsey. Charvil has 0 schools and Cholsey has 1 schools.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
Cholsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Charvil | Cholsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Charvil enjoy 402.4 Mbps on average, while Cholsey lags behind at 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Charvil and 95.4% in Cholsey. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Charvil and 60.6% in Cholsey.
Charvil is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (402 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Charvil is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Cholsey's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Charvil and £1,343 in Cholsey. 69.6% of homes in Charvil have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Cholsey.
Charvil has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Charvil has a population of 3,158 while Cholsey has 3,776. Median household income is £38,006 in Cholsey and £37,982.3 in Charvil. The median age is 42.2 in Charvil and 44.8 in Cholsey. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Charvil and 62.9% in Cholsey.
| Indicator | Charvil | Cholsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,158 | 3,776 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £38,006 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 62.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 43.6% |
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