Bradford-on-Avon vs Corsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Corsham offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Corsham 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
Corsham
£450,617
Crime Rate
Bradford-on-Avon
73.7
Corsham
34.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford-on-Avon
100.0%
Corsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford-on-Avon
307.5
Corsham
287.3
EPC Rating
Bradford-on-Avon
69.2
Corsham
69.2
Median Income
Bradford-on-Avon
£30,732
Corsham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Corsham is £450,617, which is 3% 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 Corsham it is a flat at £258,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £314,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corsham prices grew faster — 41% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Corsham (34.6 per 1,000) compared to Bradford On Avon (73.7 per 1,000), a 113% difference. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon 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 WestBradford On Avon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Corsham. Bradford On Avon has 3 schools in total, while Corsham has 4.
Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Bradford-on-Avon | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bradford On Avon offers faster average downloads at 307.5 Mbps, compared to 287.3 Mbps in Corsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 87.1% in Corsham. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 51.2% in Corsham.
Bradford On Avon is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (308 vs 287 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 Corsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,297 in Corsham. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Corsham.
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 Corsham. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 45.5 in Corsham. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 60.2% in Corsham. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 66.8% in Corsham.
| Indicator | Bradford-on-Avon | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,864 | 10,887 |
| 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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