Broad Blunsdon vs Malmesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Broad Blunsdon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Malmesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broad Blunsdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broad Blunsdon
£320,292
Malmesbury
£472,487
Crime Rate
Broad Blunsdon
69.0
Malmesbury
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broad Blunsdon
100.0%
Malmesbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broad Blunsdon
491.8
Malmesbury
279.7
EPC Rating
Broad Blunsdon
71.8
Malmesbury
67.8
Median Income
Broad Blunsdon
£32,921
Malmesbury
£30,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £320,292, Broad Blunsdon undercuts Malmesbury (£472,487) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Malmesbury it is a flat at £217,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Malmesbury (£389,401 vs £248,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malmesbury prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestMalmesbury has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42% lower than Broad Blunsdon at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Malmesbury 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 Malmesbury, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Broad Blunsdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Malmesbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broad Blunsdon | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Broad Blunsdon averages 491.8 Mbps – ahead of Malmesbury's 279.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 93.3% in Malmesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 48.4% in Malmesbury.
Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (492 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broad Blunsdon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Malmesbury averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,508 in Malmesbury. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Malmesbury.
Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon and £30,516.5 in Malmesbury. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 47.2 in Malmesbury. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Broad Blunsdon versus 65.9% in Malmesbury. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 59% in Malmesbury.
| Indicator | Broad Blunsdon | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,507 | 7,184 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 47.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,921 | £30,516.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 37% |
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