Chickerell vs Dorchester (Dorset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Chickerell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Dorchester (dorset) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chickerell
£329,167
Dorchester (Dorset)
£406,621
Crime Rate
Chickerell
45.1
Dorchester (Dorset)
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chickerell
N/A
Dorchester (Dorset)
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chickerell
332.6
Dorchester (Dorset)
468.1
EPC Rating
Chickerell
68.3
Dorchester (Dorset)
68.3
Median Income
Chickerell
£29,709
Dorchester (Dorset)
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Dorchester (dorset) commands an average of £406,621, compared with £329,167 in Chickerell – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Chickerell is a flat at £193,000, while in Dorchester (dorset) it is a flat at £224,757.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Dorchester (dorset) (£536,204 vs £408,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chickerell prices grew faster — 32% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestDorchester (dorset) has a crime rate of 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chickerell at 45.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chickerell is violent-crime, while in Dorchester (dorset) 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 Chickerell and Dorchester (dorset). Chickerell has 1 schools and Dorchester (dorset) has 7 schools.
Chickerell School Inspection Breakdown
Dorchester (Dorset) School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chickerell | Dorchester (Dorset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 468.1 Mbps in Dorchester (dorset) and 332.6 Mbps in Chickerell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Chickerell and 99.7% in Dorchester (dorset). Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Chickerell and 92.1% in Dorchester (dorset).
Dorchester (dorset) is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (468 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chickerell, scoring 68.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.3 (band C) in Dorchester (dorset). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Chickerell and £1,375 in Dorchester (dorset). 56% of homes in Chickerell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Dorchester (dorset).
Chickerell has more energy-efficient housing — 56% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Chickerell and £29,709 in Dorchester (dorset). The median age is 51.1 in Chickerell and 51.1 in Dorchester (dorset). Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Chickerell and 52.1% in Dorchester (dorset). Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Chickerell versus 70.4% in Dorchester (dorset). Chickerell has a population of 3,973 and Dorchester (dorset) has 21,358.
| Indicator | Chickerell | Dorchester (Dorset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,973 | 21,358 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 31.5% |
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