Broad Blunsdon vs Calne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Broad Blunsdon wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Calne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broad Blunsdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broad Blunsdon
£320,292
Calne
£324,497
Crime Rate
Broad Blunsdon
69.0
Calne
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broad Blunsdon
100.0%
Calne
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broad Blunsdon
491.8
Calne
368.5
EPC Rating
Broad Blunsdon
71.8
Calne
69.2
Median Income
Broad Blunsdon
£32,921
Calne
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £320,292, Broad Blunsdon undercuts Calne (£324,497) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Calne it is a flat at £160,196.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 8% pricier in Calne (£160,196 vs £147,706).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broad Blunsdon prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Calne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.9 per 1,000 versus 69 per 1,000 in Broad Blunsdon. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Calne 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Broad Blunsdon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Calne, which has 6 schools, the figure is 80%.
Broad Blunsdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broad Blunsdon | Calne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Broad Blunsdon averages 491.8 Mbps – ahead of Calne's 368.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 91.4% in Calne. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 68.8% in Calne.
Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (492 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Broad Blunsdon, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Calne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,297 in Calne. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Calne.
Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon and £29,209 in Calne. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 45.5 in Calne. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 60.2% in Calne. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Broad Blunsdon versus 66.8% in Calne. Broad Blunsdon has a population of 6,507 and Calne has 19,725.
| Indicator | Broad Blunsdon | Calne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,507 | 19,725 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,921 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 34.2% |
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