Area guide · Wiltshire

Living in Corsham

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

At a glance

Corsham is a village in Wiltshire, South West with a population of 10,887. The average house price is £450,617 and the overall crime rate is 34.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Corsham ranks

Population

10,887

Avg House Price

£450,617

Crime Rate

34.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

287 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,209

Median Age

45.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Corsham's detached homes (£700,167) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£258,940).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Corsham prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£319,009 → £450,617).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£700,167	£520,000	79
Semi-Detached	£390,712	£360,000	73
Terraced	£314,545	£295,000	72
Flat	£258,940	£180,000	29

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Corsham is 34.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Corsham: violent crime (29% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Corsham Primary School	Primary	Good
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham	Primary	Good
The Corsham Regis Primary Academy	Primary	Good
The Corsham School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Corsham averages 287 Mbps — 187% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Corsham 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	10,887
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 Corsham?

The average house price in Corsham is £450,617 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Corsham is a flat, with an average price of £258,940.

Is Corsham a safe place to live?

Corsham has a recorded crime rate of 34.6 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 Corsham?

Corsham has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Corsham?

Average broadband download speeds in Corsham are around 287 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.1% of premises.

How big is Corsham?

Corsham is a settlement in Wiltshire with a population of approximately 10,887.

Most compared with

How does Corsham stack up against its neighbours?

Bath

Corsham

House price: £603,871 · £450,617
Crime rate: 78.7 · 34.6
Distance: 8.2 mi

Batheaston

Corsham

House price: £537,424 · £450,617
Crime rate: 79.2 · 34.6
Distance: 5.5 mi

Bowerhill

Corsham

House price: £394,134 · £450,617
Crime rate: 48.7 · 34.6
Distance: 5.7 mi

Bradford-on-Avon

Corsham

House price: £462,721 · £450,617
Crime rate: 73.7 · 34.6
Distance: 6.5 mi

Calne

Corsham

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

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

Corsham

House price: £374,791 · £450,617
Crime rate: 48.8 · 34.6
Distance: 3.6 mi

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