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Chippenham (Wiltshire) vs Lyneham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Chippenham (wiltshire) wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lyneham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

£374,791

Lyneham

£709,971

Crime Rate

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

48.8

Lyneham

48.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

70.0%

Lyneham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

340.4

Lyneham

340.4

EPC Rating

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

69.2

Lyneham

69.2

Median Income

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

£29,209

Lyneham

£29,209

At £374,791, Chippenham (wiltshire) undercuts Lyneham (£709,971) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chippenham (wiltshire) is a flat at £160,471, while in Lyneham it is a flat at £159,833.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Chippenham (wiltshire) (£551,505 vs £406,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Lyneham prices grew faster — 229% vs 21%.

Residents of Chippenham (wiltshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 48.9 per 1,000 in Lyneham. The most common crime category in Chippenham (wiltshire) is violent-crime, while in Lyneham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 13 schools in Chippenham (wiltshire), 70% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lyneham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Chippenham (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown

70% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Lyneham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChippenham (Wiltshire)Lyneham
Total Schools131
Primary101
Secondary30
% Top two bands70%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Chippenham (wiltshire) averages 340.4 Mbps – ahead of Lyneham's 340.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 91.8% in Lyneham. Gigabit availability stands at 62% in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 62% in Lyneham.

Chippenham (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (340 vs 340 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Chippenham (wiltshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Lyneham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire) and £1,297 in Lyneham. 60.1% of homes in Chippenham (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Lyneham.

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 Lyneham. The median age is 45.5 in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 45.5 in Lyneham. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Chippenham (wiltshire) versus 66.8% in Lyneham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 60.2% in Lyneham.

IndicatorChippenham (Wiltshire)Lyneham
Population36,0844,645
Median Age45.545.5
Median Household Income£29,209£29,209
Employment Rate60.2%60.2%
Owner Occupied66.8%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chippenham (wiltshire) and Lyneham?
Chippenham (wiltshire) and Lyneham are approximately 7.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chippenham (wiltshire) or Lyneham?
Chippenham (wiltshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £374,791.
Is Chippenham (wiltshire) or Lyneham safer?
Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chippenham (wiltshire) or Lyneham?
Lyneham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chippenham (wiltshire) or Lyneham?
Chippenham (wiltshire) has faster average broadband at 340.4 Mbps.

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