Broad Blunsdon vs Marlborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Broad Blunsdon offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Marlborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broad Blunsdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broad Blunsdon
£320,292
Marlborough
£516,262
Crime Rate
Broad Blunsdon
69.0
Marlborough
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broad Blunsdon
100.0%
Marlborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broad Blunsdon
491.8
Marlborough
201.6
EPC Rating
Broad Blunsdon
71.8
Marlborough
70.3
Median Income
Broad Blunsdon
£32,921
Marlborough
£32,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Broad Blunsdon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,292 versus £516,262 in Marlborough. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Marlborough it is a flat at £220,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Marlborough (£393,917 vs £248,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broad Blunsdon prices grew faster — 34% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Marlborough (48.9 per 1,000) compared to Broad Blunsdon (69 per 1,000), a 41% difference. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Marlborough 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 WestSchool quality favours Broad Blunsdon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Marlborough.
Broad Blunsdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marlborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broad Blunsdon | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broad Blunsdon enjoy 491.8 Mbps on average, while Marlborough lags behind at 201.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 82.5% in Marlborough. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 31.6% in Marlborough.
Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 144% on average download speed (492 vs 202 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broad Blunsdon is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Marlborough's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,232 in Marlborough. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Marlborough.
Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broad Blunsdon has a population of 6,507 while Marlborough has 8,829. Median household income is £32,949.3 in Marlborough and £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 43.6 in Marlborough. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 62.1% in Marlborough.
| Indicator | Broad Blunsdon | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,507 | 8,829 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,921 | £32,949.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 33% |
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