Bowerhill vs Trowbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Trowbridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowerhill
£394,134
Trowbridge
£304,102
Crime Rate
Bowerhill
48.7
Trowbridge
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowerhill
100.0%
Trowbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowerhill
328.9
Trowbridge
375
EPC Rating
Bowerhill
69.2
Trowbridge
69.2
Median Income
Bowerhill
£29,209
Trowbridge
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bowerhill commands an average of £394,134, compared with £304,102 in Trowbridge – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Trowbridge it is a flat at £150,576.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Bowerhill (£190,000 vs £150,576).
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 Trowbridge at 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowerhill 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bowerhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Trowbridge. There are 2 schools in Bowerhill and 16 in Trowbridge.
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bowerhill | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.0 Mbps in Trowbridge and 328.9 Mbps in Bowerhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 96.3% in Trowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 70.8% in Trowbridge.
Trowbridge is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (375 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bowerhill, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Trowbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,297 in Trowbridge. 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Trowbridge.
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 Trowbridge. The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 45.5 in Trowbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 60.2% in Trowbridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bowerhill versus 66.8% in Trowbridge. Bowerhill has a population of 5,070 and Trowbridge has 43,463.
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 43,463 |
| 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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