| Council | Somerset |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West town 26% above the national average. |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Chard is £243,696, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Chard house price trends over the last 30 years.
£243,696
£336,793
£92,500
£247,152
£189,511
Is Chard a nice place to live?
Chard is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Somerset.
How safe is Chard?
Chard has a high crime rate for a South West town, with around 94 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 26% above the national average, and 33% above the Somerset average.
What are the best schools in Chard?
Chard has 6 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include The Redstart Primary School, Avishayes Community Primary School, Manor Court Community Primary School.
What are the demographics of Chard?
The majority of residents in Chard identify as White (British) (88%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (89%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.