Town comparison
Bowerhill vs Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? 7.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Chippenham (wiltshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowerhill
£394,134
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£374,791
Crime Rate
Bowerhill
48.7
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowerhill
100.0%
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowerhill
328.9
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
340.4
EPC Rating
Bowerhill
69.2
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
69.2
Median Income
Bowerhill
£29,209
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bowerhill commands an average of £394,134, compared with £374,791 in Chippenham (wiltshire) – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Chippenham (wiltshire) it is a flat at £160,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Chippenham (wiltshire) (£551,505 vs £394,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBowerhill has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chippenham (wiltshire) at 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowerhill 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bowerhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Chippenham (wiltshire). There are 2 schools in Bowerhill and 13 in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bowerhill | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 340.4 Mbps in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 328.9 Mbps in Bowerhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 91.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 62% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Chippenham (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (340 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bowerhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Chippenham (wiltshire) averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire). 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
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 Chippenham (wiltshire). The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 45.5 in Chippenham (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bowerhill versus 66.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 60.2% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 36,084 |
| 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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