Bowerhill vs Corsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bowerhill wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowerhill
£394,134
Corsham
£450,617
Crime Rate
Bowerhill
48.7
Corsham
34.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowerhill
100.0%
Corsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowerhill
328.9
Corsham
287.3
EPC Rating
Bowerhill
69.2
Corsham
69.2
Median Income
Bowerhill
£29,209
Corsham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £394,134, Bowerhill undercuts Corsham (£450,617) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Corsham it is a flat at £258,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Corsham (£700,167 vs £394,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Corsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.6 per 1,000 versus 48.7 per 1,000 in Bowerhill. The most common crime category in Bowerhill is violent-crime, while in Corsham 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Bowerhill, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Corsham, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Corsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowerhill | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bowerhill averages 328.9 Mbps – ahead of Corsham's 287.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 87.1% in Corsham. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 51.2% in Corsham.
Bowerhill is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (329 vs 287 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bowerhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Corsham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,297 in Corsham. 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Corsham.
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 Corsham. The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 45.5 in Corsham. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bowerhill versus 66.8% in Corsham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 60.2% in Corsham.
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 10,887 |
| 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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