Chippenham (Wiltshire) vs Devizes

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Devizes wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Devizes edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

£374,791

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Devizes

£353,642

Crime Rate

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

48.8

Devizes

48.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

70.0%

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Devizes

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Chippenham (Wiltshire)

340.4

Devizes

244.3

EPC Rating

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

69.2

Devizes

69.2

Median Income

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

£29,209

Devizes

£29,209

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

Property in Chippenham (wiltshire) commands an average of £374,791, compared with £353,642 in Devizes – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Chippenham (wiltshire) is a flat at £160,471, while in Devizes it is a flat at £161,823.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Chippenham (wiltshire) (£551,505 vs £511,049).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Devizes prices grew faster — 25% vs 21%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

Residents of Chippenham (wiltshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 48.8 per 1,000 in Devizes. The most common crime category in Chippenham (wiltshire) 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 West

Families may prefer Devizes, where 80% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Chippenham (wiltshire). There are 13 schools in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 7 in Devizes.

Chippenham (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown

70% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 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	Chippenham (Wiltshire)	Devizes
Total Schools	13	7
Primary	10	6
Secondary	3	1
% Top two bands	70%	80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 340.4 Mbps in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 244.3 Mbps in Devizes. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 91.5% in Devizes. Gigabit availability stands at 62% in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 40.3% in Devizes.

Chippenham (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (340 vs 244 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Chippenham (wiltshire), scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Devizes. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire) and £1,297 in Devizes. 60.1% of homes in Chippenham (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Devizes.

Chippenham (wiltshire) 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 Chippenham (wiltshire) and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 45.5 in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 45.5 in Devizes. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 60.2% in Devizes. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire) versus 66.8% in Devizes. Chippenham (wiltshire) has a population of 36,084 and Devizes has 19,491.

Indicator	Chippenham (Wiltshire)	Devizes
Population	36,084	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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chippenham (wiltshire) and Devizes?

Chippenham (wiltshire) and Devizes are approximately 9.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chippenham (wiltshire) or Devizes?

Devizes is cheaper, with an average house price of £353,642.

Is Chippenham (wiltshire) or Devizes safer?

Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.8 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Chippenham (wiltshire) or Devizes?

Devizes has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 80%.

Which has faster broadband, Chippenham (wiltshire) or Devizes?

Chippenham (wiltshire) has faster average broadband at 340.4 Mbps.

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