Town comparison
Cholsey vs Goring
Which is better to live in? 3.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cholsey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Goring has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cholsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cholsey
£437,338
Goring
£731,860
Crime Rate
Cholsey
40.3
Goring
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cholsey
100.0%
Goring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cholsey
350.1
Goring
368.4
EPC Rating
Cholsey
70.9
Goring
70.4
Median Income
Cholsey
£38,006
Goring
£37,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £437,338, Cholsey undercuts Goring (£731,860) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cholsey is a flat at £307,292, while in Goring it is a flat at £321,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Goring (£701,083 vs £416,514).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goring prices grew faster — 36% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGoring has a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Cholsey at 40.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cholsey is violent-crime, while in Goring 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Cholsey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Goring, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cholsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cholsey | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Goring averages 368.4 Mbps – ahead of Cholsey's 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cholsey and 96% in Goring. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Cholsey and 69.2% in Goring.
Goring is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (368 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cholsey, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Goring. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Cholsey and £1,330 in Goring. 64.2% of homes in Cholsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Goring.
Cholsey has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,006 in Cholsey and £37,362 in Goring. The median age is 44.8 in Cholsey and 44.3 in Goring. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Cholsey and 63% in Goring. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Cholsey versus 68.9% in Goring. Cholsey has a population of 3,776 and Goring has 3,434.
| Indicator | Cholsey | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,776 | 3,434 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £37,362 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 40.3% |
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