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Area guide · Wiltshire

Living in Calne

A snapshot of life in Calne, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Calne is a town in Wiltshire, South West with a population of 19,725. The average house price is £324,497 and the overall crime rate is 48.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Calne ranks

Population

19,725

Avg House Price

£324,497

Crime Rate

48.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

80%

Avg Download Speed

369 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,209

Median Age

45.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Calne's detached homes (£465,279) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£160,196).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Calne prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£252,524 → £324,497).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£465,279	£422,500	141
Semi-Detached	£288,225	£280,000	102
Terraced	£242,575	£235,000	137
Flat	£160,196	£150,000	45

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Calne is 48.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Calne: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	80%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Fynamore Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy	Primary	Good
Kingsbury Green Academy	Secondary	Good
Marden Vale CofE Academy	Primary	Requires improvement
Priestley Primary School	Primary	Good
Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Calne averages 369 Mbps — 269% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Calne homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	60.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,297

Demographics & Economy

Population	19,725
Median Age	45.5
Median Household Income	£29,209
Employment Rate	60.2%
Owner Occupied	66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Calne?

The average house price in Calne is £324,497 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Calne?

The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat, with an average price of £160,196.

Is Calne a safe place to live?

Calne has a recorded crime rate of 48.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Calne?

Calne has 6 schools in total, with 80% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Calne?

Average broadband download speeds in Calne are around 369 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.4% of premises.

How big is Calne?

Calne is a settlement in Wiltshire with a population of approximately 19,725.

Most compared with

How does Calne stack up against its neighbours?

Batheaston

Calne

House price: £537,424 · £324,497
Crime rate: 79.2 · 48.9
Distance: 13.7 mi

Bowerhill

Calne

House price: £394,134 · £324,497
Crime rate: 48.7 · 48.9
Distance: 7.8 mi

Bradford-on-Avon

Calne

House price: £462,721 · £324,497
Crime rate: 73.7 · 48.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

Broad Blunsdon

Calne

House price: £320,292 · £324,497
Crime rate: 69 · 48.9
Distance: 14.9 mi

Calne

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

House price: £324,497 · £374,791
Crime rate: 48.9 · 48.8
Distance: 5.5 mi

Calne

Corsham

House price: £324,497 · £450,617
Crime rate: 48.9 · 34.6
Distance: 8.3 mi

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