Town comparison
Charvil vs Goring
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Charvil wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Charvil
£683,121
Goring
£731,860
Crime Rate
Charvil
40.2
Goring
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Charvil
N/A
Goring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Charvil
402.4
Goring
368.4
EPC Rating
Charvil
71.9
Goring
70.4
Median Income
Charvil
£37,982
Goring
£37,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £683,121, Charvil undercuts Goring (£731,860) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Charvil is a flat at £257,500, while in Goring it is a flat at £321,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Goring (£701,083 vs £500,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goring prices grew faster — 36% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Charvil experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.2 per 1,000 versus 40.2 per 1,000 in Goring. The most common crime category in Charvil is violent-crime, while in Goring 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 Goring. Charvil has 0 schools and Goring has 1 schools.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
Goring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Charvil | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Charvil averages 402.4 Mbps – ahead of Goring's 368.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Charvil and 96% in Goring. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Charvil and 69.2% in Goring.
Charvil is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (402 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Charvil, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Goring. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Charvil and £1,330 in Goring. 69.6% of homes in Charvil have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Goring.
Charvil has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Charvil and £37,362 in Goring. The median age is 42.2 in Charvil and 44.3 in Goring. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Charvil and 63% in Goring. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Charvil versus 68.9% in Goring. Charvil has a population of 3,158 and Goring has 3,434.
| Indicator | Charvil | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,158 | 3,434 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £37,362 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 40.3% |
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