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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.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Bradford 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.

MetricBradford-on-AvonChippenham (Wiltshire)
Total Schools313
Primary210
Secondary13
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorBradford-on-AvonChippenham (Wiltshire)
Population9,86436,084
Median Age44.445.5
Median Household Income£30,732£29,209
Employment Rate57.9%60.2%
Owner Occupied66%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified37%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradford On Avon and Chippenham (wiltshire)?
Bradford On Avon and Chippenham (wiltshire) are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford On Avon or Chippenham (wiltshire)?
Chippenham (wiltshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £374,791.
Is Bradford On Avon or Chippenham (wiltshire) safer?
Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradford On Avon or Chippenham (wiltshire)?
Bradford On Avon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bradford On Avon or Chippenham (wiltshire)?
Chippenham (wiltshire) has faster average broadband at 340.4 Mbps.

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