Chickerell vs Fortuneswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chickerell offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. Fortuneswell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chickerell
£329,167
Fortuneswell
£505,000
Crime Rate
Chickerell
45.1
Fortuneswell
45.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chickerell
N/A
Fortuneswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chickerell
332.6
Fortuneswell
390.6
EPC Rating
Chickerell
68.3
Fortuneswell
68.3
Median Income
Chickerell
£29,709
Fortuneswell
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chickerell is £329,167, which is 35% less than Fortuneswell at £505,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fortuneswell prices grew faster — 249% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 45 offences per 1,000 people, Fortuneswell is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Chickerell's 45.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chickerell is violent-crime, while in Fortuneswell 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 Fortuneswell. Chickerell has 1 schools and Fortuneswell has 0 schools.
Chickerell School Inspection Breakdown
Fortuneswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chickerell | Fortuneswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fortuneswell offers faster average downloads at 390.6 Mbps, compared to 332.6 Mbps in Chickerell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Chickerell and 96.7% in Fortuneswell. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Chickerell and 74.1% in Fortuneswell.
Fortuneswell is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (391 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chickerell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.3 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Fortuneswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Chickerell and £1,375 in Fortuneswell. 56% of homes in Chickerell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Fortuneswell.
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 Fortuneswell. The median age is 51.1 in Chickerell and 51.1 in Fortuneswell. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Chickerell and 52.1% in Fortuneswell. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Chickerell versus 70.4% in Fortuneswell.
| Indicator | Chickerell | Fortuneswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,973 | 4,554 |
| 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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