Calne vs Malmesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Calne offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Malmesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Malmesbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calne
£324,497
Malmesbury
£472,487
Crime Rate
Calne
48.9
Malmesbury
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calne
80.0%
Malmesbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calne
368.5
Malmesbury
279.7
EPC Rating
Calne
69.2
Malmesbury
67.8
Median Income
Calne
£29,209
Malmesbury
£30,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Calne is £324,497, which is 31% less than Malmesbury at £472,487. The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat at £160,196, while in Malmesbury it is a flat at £217,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Malmesbury (£389,401 vs £242,575).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malmesbury prices grew faster — 42% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Malmesbury (48.7 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 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 WestMalmesbury has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Calne. Calne has 6 schools in total, while Malmesbury has 3.
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Calne | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Calne offers faster average downloads at 368.5 Mbps, compared to 279.7 Mbps in Malmesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Calne and 93.3% in Malmesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Calne and 48.4% in Malmesbury.
Calne is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (369 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Calne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Malmesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Calne and £1,508 in Malmesbury. 60.1% of homes in Calne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Malmesbury.
Calne has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,516.5 in Malmesbury and £29,209 in Calne. The median age is 45.5 in Calne and 47.2 in Malmesbury. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Calne and 59% in Malmesbury. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Calne versus 65.9% in Malmesbury.
| Indicator | Calne | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,725 | 7,184 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 47.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £30,516.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 37% |
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