Area guide · Wiltshire

Living in Malmesbury

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

At a glance

Malmesbury is a village in Wiltshire, South West with a population of 7,184. The average house price is £472,487 and the overall crime rate is 48.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Malmesbury ranks

Population

7,184

Avg House Price

£472,487

Crime Rate

48.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

280 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,516.5

Median Age

47.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Malmesbury's detached homes (£689,570) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£217,312).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Malmesbury prices have risen 42% over the last 9 years (£332,695 → £472,487).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£689,570	£645,000	70
Semi-Detached	£363,049	£340,000	66
Terraced	£389,401	£340,000	67
Flat	£217,312	£184,500	16

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Malmesbury is 48.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Malmesbury School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Malmesbury averages 280 Mbps — 180% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Malmesbury homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.8
% Rated C or Above	55.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,508

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,184
Median Age	47.2
Median Household Income	£30,516.5
Employment Rate	59%
Owner Occupied	65.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	37%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Malmesbury?

The average house price in Malmesbury is £472,487 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Malmesbury is a flat, with an average price of £217,312.

Is Malmesbury a safe place to live?

Malmesbury has a recorded crime rate of 48.7 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 Malmesbury?

Malmesbury has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Malmesbury?

Average broadband download speeds in Malmesbury are around 280 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.3% of premises.

How big is Malmesbury?

Malmesbury is a settlement in Wiltshire with a population of approximately 7,184.

Most compared with

How does Malmesbury stack up against its neighbours?

Broad Blunsdon

Malmesbury

House price: £320,292 · £472,487
Crime rate: 69 · 48.7
Distance: 13.3 mi

Calne

Malmesbury

House price: £324,497 · £472,487
Crime rate: 48.9 · 48.7
Distance: 11.0 mi

Cam

Malmesbury

House price: £352,228 · £472,487
Crime rate: 49.9 · 48.7
Distance: 14.0 mi

Chalford

Malmesbury

House price: £365,133 · £472,487
Crime rate: 50 · 48.7
Distance: 10.1 mi

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

Malmesbury

House price: £374,791 · £472,487
Crime rate: 48.8 · 48.7
Distance: 8.7 mi

Chipping Sodbury

Malmesbury

House price: £391,430 · £472,487
Crime rate: 72.1 · 48.7
Distance: 13.1 mi

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