Strong on safety, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Chickerell in Dorset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Chickerell a good place to live?
Chickerell may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Dorset below.
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Chickerell at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Chickerell
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.1 per 1,000 people
Percentile
78th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Chickerell
House prices
Average sold price
£323,324
Percentile
58th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Chickerell
Flood risk in Chickerell
Transport in Chickerell
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Chickerell a good place to live?
Chickerell may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Chickerell safe?
Chickerell ranks in the 78th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Chickerell?
The average sold price is £323,324, with house prices in the 58th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Chickerell?
Schools rank in the 17th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Chickerell?
Nearby public profiles include Winterborne North in Dorset and Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants in Dorset.
