Town comparison
Calne vs Pewsey
Which is better to live in? 12.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Calne offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Calne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calne
£324,497
Pewsey
£463,194
Crime Rate
Calne
48.9
Pewsey
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calne
80.0%
Pewsey
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calne
368.5
Pewsey
158.2
EPC Rating
Calne
69.2
Pewsey
69.2
Median Income
Calne
£29,209
Pewsey
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Calne is £324,497, which is 30% less than Pewsey at £463,194. The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat at £160,196, while in Pewsey it is a flat at £190,477.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Pewsey (£650,993 vs £465,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calne prices grew faster — 29% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.9 offences per 1,000 people, Calne is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Pewsey's 49.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Calne is violent-crime, while in Pewsey 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 WestCalne has 80% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Pewsey. Calne has 6 schools in total, while Pewsey has 2.
Calne School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pewsey School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calne | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Calne offers faster average downloads at 368.5 Mbps, compared to 158.2 Mbps in Pewsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Calne and 85.3% in Pewsey. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Calne and 20.8% in Pewsey.
Calne is the faster of the two by 133% on average download speed (369 vs 158 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Calne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Pewsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Calne and £1,297 in Pewsey. 60.1% of homes in Calne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pewsey.
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 Pewsey. The median age is 45.5 in Calne and 45.5 in Pewsey. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Calne and 60.2% in Pewsey. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Calne versus 66.8% in Pewsey.
| Indicator | Calne | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,725 | 3,553 |
| 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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