Town comparison
Bradford-on-Avon vs Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? 9.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Chippenham (wiltshire) is about 23% cheaper on average. Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford-on-Avon
£462,721
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£374,791
Crime Rate
Bradford-on-Avon
73.7
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford-on-Avon
100.0%
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford-on-Avon
307.5
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
340.4
EPC Rating
Bradford-on-Avon
69.2
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
69.2
Median Income
Bradford-on-Avon
£30,732
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chippenham (wiltshire) is £374,791, which is 23% less than Bradford On Avon at £462,721. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Chippenham (wiltshire) it is a flat at £160,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 67% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £271,924).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford On Avon prices grew faster — 25% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.8 offences per 1,000 people, Chippenham (wiltshire) is the safer of the two – 51% lower than Bradford On Avon's 73.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon 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 WestBradford On Avon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Bradford On Avon has 3 schools in total, while Chippenham (wiltshire) has 13.
Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Bradford-on-Avon | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chippenham (wiltshire) offers faster average downloads at 340.4 Mbps, compared to 307.5 Mbps in Bradford On Avon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 91.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 62% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Chippenham (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (340 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bradford On Avon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Chippenham (wiltshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire). 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Bradford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,732 in Bradford On Avon and £29,209 in Chippenham (wiltshire). The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 45.5 in Chippenham (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 60.2% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 66.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Bradford-on-Avon | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,864 | 36,084 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,732 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 34.2% |
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