Chippenham (Wiltshire) vs Trowbridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Trowbridge is about 23% cheaper on average. Chippenham (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Trowbridge edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

£374,791

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Trowbridge

£304,102

Crime Rate

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Chippenham (Wiltshire)

48.8

Trowbridge

48.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

70.0%

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Trowbridge

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

340.4

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Trowbridge

375

EPC Rating

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

69.2

Trowbridge

69.2

Median Income

Chippenham (Wiltshire)

£29,209

Trowbridge

£29,209

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

The average house price in Trowbridge is £304,102, which is 23% less than Chippenham (wiltshire) at £374,791. The most affordable entry point in Chippenham (wiltshire) is a flat at £160,471, while in Trowbridge it is a flat at £150,576.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Chippenham (wiltshire) (£551,505 vs £415,959).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Trowbridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 21%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

With 48.8 offences per 1,000 people, Chippenham (wiltshire) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Trowbridge's 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chippenham (wiltshire) 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 West

Trowbridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Chippenham (wiltshire). Chippenham (wiltshire) has 13 schools in total, while Trowbridge has 16.

Chippenham (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown

70% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 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	Chippenham (Wiltshire)	Trowbridge
Total Schools	13	16
Primary	10	13
Secondary	3	3
% Top two bands	70%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Trowbridge offers faster average downloads at 375.0 Mbps, compared to 340.4 Mbps in Chippenham (wiltshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 96.3% in Trowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 62% in Chippenham (wiltshire) and 70.8% in Trowbridge.

Trowbridge is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (375 vs 340 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Chippenham (wiltshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Trowbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Chippenham (wiltshire) and £1,297 in Trowbridge. 60.1% of homes in Chippenham (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Trowbridge.

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

Indicator	Chippenham (Wiltshire)	Trowbridge
Population	36,084	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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chippenham (wiltshire) and Trowbridge?

Chippenham (wiltshire) and Trowbridge are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Trowbridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,102.

Is Chippenham (wiltshire) or Trowbridge safer?

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

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

Trowbridge has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

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

Trowbridge has faster average broadband at 375.0 Mbps.

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