Chinnor vs Cholsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cholsey is about 27% cheaper on average. Cholsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chinnor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chinnor
£556,618
Cholsey
£437,338
Crime Rate
Chinnor
40.6
Cholsey
40.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chinnor
100.0%
Cholsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chinnor
433.8
Cholsey
350.1
EPC Rating
Chinnor
70.7
Cholsey
70.9
Median Income
Chinnor
£36,739
Cholsey
£38,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Cholsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,338 versus £556,618 in Chinnor. The most affordable entry point in Chinnor is a flat at £231,625, while in Cholsey it is a flat at £307,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Cholsey (£307,292 vs £231,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cholsey prices grew faster — 17% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cholsey is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Chinnor's 40.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chinnor is violent-crime, while in Cholsey 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 EastSchool quality favours Chinnor: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cholsey.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cholsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chinnor | Cholsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chinnor enjoy 433.8 Mbps on average, while Cholsey lags behind at 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Chinnor and 95.4% in Cholsey. Gigabit availability stands at 84.2% in Chinnor and 60.6% in Cholsey.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (434 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cholsey is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Chinnor's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,292 in Chinnor and £1,343 in Cholsey. 65% of homes in Chinnor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Cholsey.
Chinnor has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chinnor has a population of 7,268 while Cholsey has 3,776. Median household income is £38,006 in Cholsey and £36,738.5 in Chinnor. The median age is 44.1 in Chinnor and 44.8 in Cholsey. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chinnor and 62.9% in Cholsey.
| Indicator | Chinnor | Cholsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,268 | 3,776 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,738.5 | £38,006 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 62.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 43.6% |
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