Batheaston vs Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chippenham (wiltshire) is about 43% cheaper on average. Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£374,791
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
340.4
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
69.2
Median Income
Batheaston
£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 43% less than Batheaston at £537,424. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Chippenham (wiltshire) it is a flat at £160,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Batheaston (£248,000 vs £160,471).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Batheaston prices grew faster — 24% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Chippenham (wiltshire) (48.8 per 1,000) compared to Batheaston (79.2 per 1,000), a 62% difference. The most common crime category in Batheaston 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 WestBatheaston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Batheaston has 1 schools in total, while Chippenham (wiltshire) has 13.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Batheaston | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chippenham (wiltshire) offers faster average downloads at 340.4 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 91.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston 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 Batheaston 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 Batheaston and £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire). 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Batheaston 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 Batheaston and £29,209 in Chippenham (wiltshire). The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 45.5 in Chippenham (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 60.2% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 66.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Batheaston | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 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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