Chipping Sodbury vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Dursley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Dursley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Sodbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £350,701, Dursley undercuts Chipping Sodbury (£391,430) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Sodbury is a flat at £262,250, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Chipping Sodbury (£262,250 vs £156,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dursley prices grew faster — 38% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestDursley has a crime rate of 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46% lower than Chipping Sodbury at 72.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipping Sodbury is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Chipping Sodbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dursley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Sodbury | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chipping Sodbury averages 406.3 Mbps – ahead of Dursley's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Chipping Sodbury and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury and 45.8% in Dursley.
Chipping Sodbury is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (406 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chipping Sodbury, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury and £1,417 in Dursley. 69.4% of homes in Chipping Sodbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Chipping Sodbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 43 in Chipping Sodbury and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury versus 72.7% in Dursley. Chipping Sodbury has a population of 8,026 and Dursley has 7,935.
| Indicator | Chipping Sodbury | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,026 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 38.7% |
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