Town comparison
Calne vs Marlborough
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Calne wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Calne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Marlborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calne
£324,497
Marlborough
£516,262
Crime Rate
Calne
48.9
Marlborough
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calne
80.0%
Marlborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calne
368.5
Marlborough
201.6
EPC Rating
Calne
69.2
Marlborough
70.3
Median Income
Calne
£29,209
Marlborough
£32,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £324,497, Calne undercuts Marlborough (£516,262) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat at £160,196, while in Marlborough it is a flat at £220,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Marlborough (£393,917 vs £242,575).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calne prices grew faster — 29% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Calne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.9 per 1,000 versus 48.9 per 1,000 in Marlborough. The most common crime category in Calne 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 WestOf the 6 schools in Calne, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Marlborough, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Calne | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Calne averages 368.5 Mbps – ahead of Marlborough's 201.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Calne and 82.5% in Marlborough. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Calne and 31.6% in Marlborough.
Calne is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (369 vs 202 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Marlborough, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Calne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Calne and £1,232 in Marlborough. 60.1% of homes in Calne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Marlborough.
Marlborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,949.3 in Marlborough and £29,209 in Calne. The median age is 45.5 in Calne and 43.6 in Marlborough. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Calne and 62.1% in Marlborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Calne versus 66% in Marlborough. Calne has a population of 19,725 and Marlborough has 8,829.
| Indicator | Calne | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,725 | 8,829 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £32,949.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 33% |
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