Town comparison
Bowerhill vs Calne
Which is better to live in? 7.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Calne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowerhill
£394,134
Calne
£324,497
Crime Rate
Bowerhill
48.7
Calne
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowerhill
100.0%
Calne
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowerhill
328.9
Calne
368.5
EPC Rating
Bowerhill
69.2
Calne
69.2
Median Income
Bowerhill
£29,209
Calne
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bowerhill commands an average of £394,134, compared with £324,497 in Calne – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Calne it is a flat at £160,196.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Bowerhill (£190,000 vs £160,196).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBowerhill has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Calne at 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowerhill 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bowerhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Calne. There are 2 schools in Bowerhill and 6 in Calne.
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bowerhill | Calne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 368.5 Mbps in Calne and 328.9 Mbps in Bowerhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 91.4% in Calne. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 68.8% in Calne.
Calne is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (369 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bowerhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Calne averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,297 in Calne. 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Calne.
Bowerhill has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,209 in Bowerhill and £29,209 in Calne. The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 45.5 in Calne. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bowerhill versus 66.8% in Calne. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 60.2% in Calne.
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Calne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 19,725 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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