Town comparison
Calne vs Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? 5.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Calne is about 13% cheaper on average. Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calne
£324,497
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£374,791
Crime Rate
Calne
48.9
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calne
80.0%
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calne
368.5
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
340.4
EPC Rating
Calne
69.2
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
69.2
Median Income
Calne
£29,209
Chippenham (Wiltshire)
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Calne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,497 versus £374,791 in Chippenham (wiltshire). The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat at £160,196, while in Chippenham (wiltshire) it is a flat at £160,471.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Chippenham (wiltshire) (£551,505 vs £465,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calne prices grew faster — 29% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Chippenham (wiltshire) (48.8 per 1,000) compared to Calne (48.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Calne is violent-crime, while in Chippenham (wiltshire) 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 Calne: 80% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 70% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chippenham (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calne | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 13 |
| Primary | 5 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Calne enjoy 368.5 Mbps on average, while Chippenham (wiltshire) lags behind at 340.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Calne and 91.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Calne and 62% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Calne is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (369 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Calne is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Chippenham (wiltshire)'s band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Calne and £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire). 60.1% of homes in Calne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
Calne has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Calne has a population of 19,725 while Chippenham (wiltshire) has 36,084. Median household income is £29,209 in Calne and £29,209 in Chippenham (wiltshire). The median age is 45.5 in Calne and 45.5 in Chippenham (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Calne and 60.2% in Chippenham (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Calne | Chippenham (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,725 | 36,084 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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