Calne vs Trowbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Trowbridge is about 7% cheaper on average. Calne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Trowbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calne
£324,497
Trowbridge
£304,102
Crime Rate
Calne
48.9
Trowbridge
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calne
80.0%
Trowbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calne
368.5
Trowbridge
375
EPC Rating
Calne
69.2
Trowbridge
69.2
Median Income
Calne
£29,209
Trowbridge
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Trowbridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,102 versus £324,497 in Calne. The most affordable entry point in Calne is a flat at £160,196, while in Trowbridge it is a flat at £150,576.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Calne (£465,279 vs £415,959).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calne prices grew faster — 29% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Calne (48.9 per 1,000) compared to Trowbridge (48.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Calne is violent-crime, while in Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge: 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.
Trowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calne | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 16 |
| Primary | 5 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Trowbridge enjoy 375.0 Mbps on average, while Calne lags behind at 368.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Calne and 96.3% in Trowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Calne and 70.8% in Trowbridge.
Trowbridge is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (375 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Calne is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Trowbridge's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Calne and £1,297 in Trowbridge. 60.1% of homes in Calne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Trowbridge.
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 Trowbridge has 43,463. Median household income is £29,209 in Calne and £29,209 in Trowbridge. The median age is 45.5 in Calne and 45.5 in Trowbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Calne and 60.2% in Trowbridge.
| Indicator | Calne | Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,725 | 43,463 |
| 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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