Chickerell vs Wool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chickerell wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Chickerell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chickerell
£329,167
Wool
£379,983
Crime Rate
Chickerell
45.1
Wool
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chickerell
N/A
Wool
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Chickerell
332.6
Wool
264.8
EPC Rating
Chickerell
68.3
Wool
68.3
Median Income
Chickerell
£29,709
Wool
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Wool commands an average of £379,983, compared with £329,167 in Chickerell – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Chickerell is a flat at £193,000, while in Wool it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Chickerell (£342,750 vs £278,278).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wool prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Chickerell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.1 per 1,000 versus 45.2 per 1,000 in Wool. The most common crime category in Chickerell is violent-crime, while in Wool 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 Wool. Chickerell has 1 schools and Wool has 3 schools.
Chickerell School Inspection Breakdown
Wool School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chickerell | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 332.6 Mbps in Chickerell and 264.8 Mbps in Wool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Chickerell and 86.3% in Wool. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Chickerell and 45.7% in Wool.
Chickerell is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (333 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chickerell, scoring 68.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.3 (band C) in Wool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Chickerell and £1,375 in Wool. 56% of homes in Chickerell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Wool.
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 Wool. The median age is 51.1 in Chickerell and 51.1 in Wool. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Chickerell and 52.1% in Wool. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Chickerell versus 70.4% in Wool. Chickerell has a population of 3,973 and Wool has 5,377.
| Indicator | Chickerell | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,973 | 5,377 |
| 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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