Town comparison
Cholsey vs Sutton Courtenay and Milton
Which is better to live in? 7.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cholsey wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Cholsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cholsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cholsey
£437,338
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£474,757
Crime Rate
Cholsey
40.3
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cholsey
100.0%
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cholsey
350.1
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
424.1
EPC Rating
Cholsey
70.9
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
72
Median Income
Cholsey
£38,006
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £437,338, Cholsey undercuts Sutton Courtenay And Milton (£474,757) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cholsey is a flat at £307,292, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton it is a flat at £197,404.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Cholsey (£307,292 vs £197,404).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cholsey prices grew faster — 17% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Cholsey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.3 per 1,000 versus 46.3 per 1,000 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. The most common crime category in Cholsey is violent-crime, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton 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 Sutton Courtenay And Milton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 0%.
Cholsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Courtenay and Milton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cholsey | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sutton Courtenay And Milton averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Cholsey's 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cholsey and 96.7% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Cholsey and 79.6% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Sutton Courtenay And Milton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (424 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sutton Courtenay And Milton, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Cholsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,343 in Cholsey and £1,266 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. 64.2% of homes in Cholsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Sutton Courtenay And Milton has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,125 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton and £38,006 in Cholsey. The median age is 44.8 in Cholsey and 44.4 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Employment rates stand at 62.9% in Cholsey and 63% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Cholsey versus 69.2% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Cholsey has a population of 3,776 and Sutton Courtenay And Milton has 3,714.
| Indicator | Cholsey | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,776 | 3,714 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,006 | £38,125 |
| Employment Rate | 62.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.6% | 43.8% |
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