Chippenham (Wiltshire) vs Lyneham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Chippenham (Wiltshire) | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 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.
| Indicator | Chippenham (Wiltshire) | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,084 | 4,645 |
| 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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