Batheaston vs Calne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Calne is about 66% cheaper on average. Calne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Calne
£324,497
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Calne
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Calne
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Calne
368.5
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Calne
69.2
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Calne
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Calne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,497 versus £537,424 in Batheaston. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Calne it is a flat at £160,196.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 73% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £465,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calne prices grew faster — 29% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.9 offences per 1,000 people, Calne is the safer of the two – 62% lower than Batheaston's 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batheaston is violent-crime, while in Calne 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 WestSchool quality favours Batheaston: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Calne.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batheaston | Calne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Calne enjoy 368.5 Mbps on average, while Batheaston lags behind at 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 91.4% in Calne. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston and 68.8% in Calne.
Calne is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (369 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Batheaston is band C (score 71), ahead of Calne's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Batheaston and £1,297 in Calne. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Calne.
Batheaston has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batheaston has a population of 3,878 while Calne has 19,725. Median household income is £33,026.5 in Batheaston and £29,209 in Calne. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 45.5 in Calne. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 60.2% in Calne.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Calne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 19,725 |
| 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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