Bath vs Corsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Corsham is about 34% cheaper on average. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bath
£603,871
Corsham
£450,617
Crime Rate
Bath
78.7
Corsham
34.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bath
91.3%
Corsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bath
234.4
Corsham
287.3
EPC Rating
Bath
71
Corsham
69.2
Median Income
Bath
£33,027
Corsham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Corsham is £450,617, which is 34% less than Bath at £603,871. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Corsham it is a flat at £258,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 73% pricier in Bath (£543,318 vs £314,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corsham prices grew faster — 41% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Corsham (34.6 per 1,000) compared to Bath (78.7 per 1,000), a 127% difference. The most common crime category in Bath is violent-crime, while in Corsham 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 WestCorsham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.3% in Bath. Bath has 28 schools in total, while Corsham has 4.
Bath School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Corsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bath | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 4 |
| Primary | 22 | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Corsham offers faster average downloads at 287.3 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Bath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 87.1% in Corsham. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 51.2% in Corsham.
Corsham is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (287 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 Corsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,297 in Corsham. 64.8% of homes in Bath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Corsham.
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 Corsham. The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 45.5 in Corsham. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 60.2% in Corsham. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 66.8% in Corsham.
| Indicator | Bath | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 10,887 |
| 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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