Chipping Sodbury vs Corsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chipping Sodbury offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Sodbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Corsham
£450,617
Crime Rate
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Corsham
34.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Corsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
Corsham
287.3
EPC Rating
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Corsham
69.2
Median Income
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
Corsham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Chipping Sodbury is £391,430, which is 13% less than Corsham at £450,617. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Sodbury is a flat at £262,250, while in Corsham it is a flat at £258,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Corsham (£700,167 vs £513,126).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corsham prices grew faster — 41% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 34.6 offences per 1,000 people, Corsham is the safer of the two – 108% lower than Chipping Sodbury's 72.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipping Sodbury is violent-crime, while in Corsham 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 WestChipping Sodbury has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Corsham. Chipping Sodbury has 3 schools in total, while Corsham has 4.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Corsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Sodbury | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chipping Sodbury offers faster average downloads at 406.3 Mbps, compared to 287.3 Mbps in Corsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Chipping Sodbury and 87.1% in Corsham. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury and 51.2% in Corsham.
Chipping Sodbury is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (406 vs 287 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chipping Sodbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Corsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury and £1,297 in Corsham. 69.4% of homes in Chipping Sodbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Corsham.
Chipping Sodbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury and £29,209 in Corsham. The median age is 43 in Chipping Sodbury and 45.5 in Corsham. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury and 60.2% in Corsham. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury versus 66.8% in Corsham.
| Indicator | Chipping Sodbury | Corsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,026 | 10,887 |
| Median Age | 43 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 34.2% |
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