Calne vs Corsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Calne offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calne
£324,497
Corsham
£450,617
Crime Rate
Calne
48.9
Corsham
34.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calne
80.0%
Corsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calne
368.5
Corsham
287.3
EPC Rating
Calne
69.2
Corsham
69.2
Median Income
Calne
£29,209
Corsham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Calne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,497 versus £450,617 in Corsham. The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat at £160,196, while in Corsham it is a flat at £258,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Corsham (£258,940 vs £160,196).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corsham prices grew faster — 41% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 34.6 offences per 1,000 people, Corsham is the safer of the two – 41% lower than Calne's 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Calne 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Corsham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Calne.
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 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.
| Metric | Calne | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Calne enjoy 368.5 Mbps on average, while Corsham lags behind at 287.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Calne and 87.1% in Corsham. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Calne and 51.2% in Corsham.
Calne is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (369 vs 287 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Calne is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Corsham's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Calne and £1,297 in Corsham. 60.1% of homes in Calne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Corsham.
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 Corsham has 10,887. Median household income is £29,209 in Calne and £29,209 in Corsham. The median age is 45.5 in Calne and 45.5 in Corsham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Calne and 60.2% in Corsham.
| Indicator | Calne | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,725 | 10,887 |
| 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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