Chickerell vs Weston (Dorset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chickerell offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Weston (dorset) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chickerell
£329,167
Weston (Dorset)
£375,090
Crime Rate
Chickerell
45.1
Weston (Dorset)
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chickerell
N/A
Weston (Dorset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chickerell
332.6
Weston (Dorset)
390.6
EPC Rating
Chickerell
68.3
Weston (Dorset)
68.3
Median Income
Chickerell
£29,709
Weston (Dorset)
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chickerell is £329,167, which is 12% less than Weston (dorset) at £375,090. The most affordable entry point in Chickerell is a flat at £193,000, while in Weston (dorset) it is a flat at £233,346.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 36% pricier in Chickerell (£342,750 vs £252,481).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chickerell prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Weston (dorset) (44.9 per 1,000) compared to Chickerell (45.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chickerell is violent-crime, while in Weston (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 Weston (dorset). Chickerell has 1 schools and Weston (dorset) has 1 schools.
Chickerell School Inspection Breakdown
Weston (Dorset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chickerell | Weston (Dorset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Weston (dorset) 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 Weston (dorset). Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Chickerell and 74.1% in Weston (dorset).
Weston (dorset) 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 Weston (dorset). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Chickerell and £1,375 in Weston (dorset). 56% of homes in Chickerell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Weston (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 Weston (dorset). The median age is 51.1 in Chickerell and 51.1 in Weston (dorset). Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Chickerell and 52.1% in Weston (dorset). Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Chickerell versus 70.4% in Weston (dorset).
| Indicator | Chickerell | Weston (Dorset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,973 | 5,208 |
| 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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