Area360 logo

Find postcode

Chalford

Interactive map displaying Chalford

About

Chalford ward encompasses a steep-sided valley along the River Frome, with its historic settlements built directly into the hillsides. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, visible in the many former mill buildings and workers' cottages that cling to the slopes. Narrow, winding lanes connect the scattered hamlets, creating a distinct linear village structure along the valley floor and the old Thames and Severn Canal route.

The community is served by local shops and pubs centred in Chalford and Chalford Hill. A specific feature is the extensive network of public footpaths, including the Golden Valley Path, which follows the disused canal and provides access to wooded hillsides. This network of paths connects residents to the surrounding Cotswold escarpment landscapes and remains a central part of local life.

Area overview

On average Chalford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chalford is £61,656 per year. There are 2 schools in Chalford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chalford is home to around 6,284 people, with a population density of about 1,307.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chalford Population
6,284
Population density
1,307.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.98(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.68(-55%)
Other theft
2.07(-63%)
Other crime
1.75(+6%)
Public order
1.59(-76%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,971
95.05%
Other White
120
1.91%
Irish
38
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.41%
Total population: 6,282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,285
43.67%
Level 3 (A level)
901
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
733
14.01%
No qualifications
492
9.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
446
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,228
45.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,022
37.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
302
11.16%
Social rents from council
80
2.96%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.88%
Total households: 2,706

Property prices in Chalford

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £379,995 in Chalford area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chalford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£510,000
Flats5£167,500
Semi-Detached25£379,995
Terraced26£247,500

10 years median price trend in Chalford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalford.

All postcodes in Chalford

GL68EH

Marle Hill

GL68QH

Silver Street

GL68LW

Keble Road

GL52TZ

Bourneville Terrace

GL68JS

Chasewood Corner

GL68EW

Midway

GL68AT

The Chestnuts

GL68PR

London Road

GL68QG

Silver Street

GL68EL

Burcombe

GL68NR

London Road

GL68AS

Browns Hill

GL52UH

Toadsmoor Road

GL68FF

Lark Rise

GL68BB

Squires Close

GL68BT

Glenholm Gardens

GL68LY

Hillside

GL68DX

The Valley

GL67EG

Farmcote Close

GL68HE

Ferris Court View

GL52UL

Toadsmoor

GL68FD

Cherry Close

GL68PU

St Marys

GL68AP

Browns Hill

GL68JL

Chalford

GL68AA

Old Neighbourhood

GL52TL

London Road

GL68QP

Marle Hill

GL68EG

Queens Square

GL68BA

The Ridge

GL68LH

Randalls Green

GL67EQ

Sezincote Close

GL68LG

Chalford Hill

GL68JP

Beechwood Drive

GL67EF

Hidcote Close

GL68PZ

Queenshead Cottages

GL68BU

Windermere

GL68DP

High Street

GL52TW

London Road

GL68LR

Lynch Road

GL68HL

Hill Top View

GL68SW

St Marys Way

GL68RA

Frithwood Close

GL52UB

Churchill Road

GL68NX

St Marys

GL68NQ

Dr Middletons Road

GL68AZ

The Row

GL68NP

Bluebell Rise

GL68DY

Coppice Hill

GL68NB

Down View

GL68DE

Tanglewood Way

GL68QE

Commercial Road

GL68NF

Court View

GL52TU

Valley Close

GL68JZ

Foxes Close

GL68LA

Rack Hill

GL68BW

Burcombe

GL68AX

Cowswell Lane

GL68BS

Brantwood Road

GL68HD

The Ridge

GL68JY

Stonecote Ridge

GL68JT

The Old Common

GL68SH

Skaiteshill

GL68EZ

Dorington Court

GL68QJ

Skiveralls

GL68QN

Abnash

GL68LU

Keble Road

GL52TR

London Road

GL68BD

Middle Hill

GL68BN

Burcombe Villas

GL68LT

Lynch Road

GL68BH

Burcombe Road

GL68FB

Padin Close

GL68AG

Browns Hill

GL52UA

Cotswold Close

GL52TS

The Bourne

GL68ER

Silver Street

GL68LS

Lynch Road

GL68DJ

High Street

GL68LB

Prospect Villas

GL68DU

High Street

GL68LL

Brantwood Road

GL68LQ

The Weavers

GL68PF

Belvedere Mews

GL68FH

Eagle Close

GL68DH

High Street

GL68NJ

Gardiner Close

GL68NA

Burcombe Way

GL68GZ

Ash Grove

GL68PW

Marle Hill

GL68HG

Freame Close

GL68EX

Marle Hill

GL68AF

Velhurst Drive

GL68JN

The Old Common

GL68LE

Randalls Green

GL68LD

Belle Vue Terrace

GL68EP

Silver Street

GL68AR

Jubilee Cottages

GL68NS

Bliss Mill Cottages

GL68DR

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.