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Bradford-on-Avon vs Corsham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Bradford 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.

MetricBradford-on-AvonCorsham
Total Schools34
Primary23
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBradford-on-AvonCorsham
Population9,86410,887
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 Corsham?
Bradford On Avon and Corsham are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradford On Avon or Corsham?
Corsham is cheaper, with an average house price of £450,617.
Is Bradford On Avon or Corsham safer?
Corsham has the lower crime rate at 34.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradford On Avon or Corsham?
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 Corsham?
Bradford On Avon has faster average broadband at 307.5 Mbps.

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