Bath vs Trowbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Trowbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 99%. Trowbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Trowbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bath
£603,871
Trowbridge
£304,102
Crime Rate
Bath
78.7
Trowbridge
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bath
91.3%
Trowbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bath
234.4
Trowbridge
375
EPC Rating
Bath
71
Trowbridge
69.2
Median Income
Bath
£33,027
Trowbridge
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Trowbridge is £304,102, which is 99% less than Bath at £603,871. The most affordable entry point in Bath is a flat at £352,975, while in Trowbridge it is a flat at £150,576.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 134% pricier in Bath (£352,975 vs £150,576).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Trowbridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.9 offences per 1,000 people, Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge 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 WestTrowbridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.3% in Bath. Bath has 28 schools in total, while Trowbridge has 16.
Bath School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Trowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bath | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 16 |
| Primary | 22 | 13 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Trowbridge offers faster average downloads at 375.0 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Bath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bath and 96.3% in Trowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Bath and 70.8% in Trowbridge.
Trowbridge is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (375 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 Trowbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bath and £1,297 in Trowbridge. 64.8% of homes in Bath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Trowbridge.
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 Trowbridge. The median age is 43.1 in Bath and 45.5 in Trowbridge. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Bath and 60.2% in Trowbridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bath versus 66.8% in Trowbridge.
| Indicator | Bath | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,080 | 43,463 |
| 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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