Town comparison
Bath vs Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Chippenham (wiltshire) is about 61% cheaper on average. Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bath
£603,871
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£374,791
Crime Rate
Bath
78.7
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bath
91.3%
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bath
234.4
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
340.4
EPC Rating
Bath
71
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
69.2
Median Income
Bath
£33,027
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chippenham (wiltshire) is £374,791, which is 61% less than Bath at £603,871. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Chippenham (wiltshire) it is a flat at £160,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 120% pricier in Bath (£352,975 vs £160,471).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chippenham (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 21% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.8 offences per 1,000 people, Chippenham (wiltshire) is the safer of the two – 61% lower than Bath's 78.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bath is violent-crime, while in Chippenham (wiltshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBath has 91.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Bath has 28 schools in total, while Chippenham (wiltshire) has 13.
Bath School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chippenham (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bath | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 13 |
| Primary | 22 | 10 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chippenham (wiltshire) offers faster average downloads at 340.4 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Bath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 91.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 62% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Chippenham (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (340 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Chippenham (wiltshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire). 64.8% of homes in Bath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Bath has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,026.5 in Bath and £29,209 in Chippenham (wiltshire). The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 45.5 in Chippenham (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 60.2% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 66.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Bath | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 36,084 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,026.5 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.4% | 34.2% |
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