Chickerell vs Weymouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Weymouth is about 10% cheaper on average. Weymouth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chickerell
£329,167
Weymouth
£299,141
Crime Rate
Chickerell
45.1
Weymouth
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chickerell
N/A
Weymouth
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Chickerell
332.6
Weymouth
372.4
EPC Rating
Chickerell
68.3
Weymouth
68.3
Median Income
Chickerell
£29,709
Weymouth
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Weymouth is £299,141, which is 10% less than Chickerell at £329,167. The most affordable entry point in Chickerell is a flat at £193,000, while in Weymouth it is a flat at £177,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Weymouth (£458,585 vs £408,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chickerell prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 44.9 offences per 1,000 people, Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth. Chickerell has 1 schools and Weymouth has 15 schools.
Chickerell School Inspection Breakdown
Weymouth School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chickerell | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Weymouth offers faster average downloads at 372.4 Mbps, compared to 332.6 Mbps in Chickerell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Chickerell and 99.3% in Weymouth. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Chickerell and 69.6% in Weymouth.
Weymouth is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (372 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 Weymouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Chickerell and £1,375 in Weymouth. 56% of homes in Chickerell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Weymouth.
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 Weymouth. The median age is 51.1 in Chickerell and 51.1 in Weymouth. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Chickerell and 52.1% in Weymouth. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Chickerell versus 70.4% in Weymouth.
| Indicator | Chickerell | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,973 | 55,540 |
| 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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