Batheaston vs Trowbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Trowbridge is about 77% cheaper on average. Trowbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batheaston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batheaston
£537,424
Trowbridge
£304,102
Crime Rate
Batheaston
79.2
Trowbridge
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batheaston
100.0%
Trowbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batheaston
234.4
Trowbridge
375
EPC Rating
Batheaston
71
Trowbridge
69.2
Median Income
Batheaston
£33,027
Trowbridge
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Trowbridge is £304,102, which is 77% less than Batheaston at £537,424. The most affordable entry point in Batheaston is a flat at £248,000, while in Trowbridge it is a flat at £150,576.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 93% pricier in Batheaston (£804,462 vs £415,959).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Trowbridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Trowbridge (48.9 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 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 WestBatheaston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Trowbridge. Batheaston has 1 schools in total, while Trowbridge has 16.
Batheaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Batheaston | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Trowbridge offers faster average downloads at 375.0 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Batheaston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Batheaston and 96.3% in Trowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Batheaston 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 Batheaston 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 Batheaston and £1,297 in Trowbridge. 64.8% of homes in Batheaston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Trowbridge.
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 Trowbridge. The median age is 43.1 in Batheaston and 45.5 in Trowbridge. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Batheaston and 60.2% in Trowbridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Batheaston versus 66.8% in Trowbridge.
| Indicator | Batheaston | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878 | 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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