Calne vs Devizes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Calne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Devizes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calne
£324,497
Devizes
£353,642
Crime Rate
Calne
48.9
Devizes
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calne
80.0%
Devizes
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calne
368.5
Devizes
244.3
EPC Rating
Calne
69.2
Devizes
69.2
Median Income
Calne
£29,209
Devizes
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £324,497, Calne undercuts Devizes (£353,642) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat at £160,196, while in Devizes it is a flat at £161,823.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Devizes (£321,208 vs £288,225).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calne prices grew faster — 29% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestDevizes has a crime rate of 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Calne at 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Calne is violent-crime, while in Devizes 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 6 schools in Calne, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Devizes, which has 7 schools, the figure is 80%.
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Devizes School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calne | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Calne averages 368.5 Mbps – ahead of Devizes's 244.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Calne and 91.5% in Devizes. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Calne and 40.3% in Devizes.
Calne is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (369 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Calne, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Devizes. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Calne and £1,297 in Devizes. 60.1% of homes in Calne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Devizes.
Calne has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,209 in Calne and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 45.5 in Calne and 45.5 in Devizes. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Calne and 60.2% in Devizes. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Calne versus 66.8% in Devizes. Calne has a population of 19,725 and Devizes has 19,491.
| Indicator | Calne | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,725 | 19,491 |
| 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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