Chipping Sodbury vs Malmesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chipping Sodbury is about 17% cheaper on average. Malmesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Sodbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Malmesbury
£472,487
Crime Rate
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Malmesbury
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Malmesbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
Malmesbury
279.7
EPC Rating
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Malmesbury
67.8
Median Income
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
Malmesbury
£30,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Chipping Sodbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £391,430 versus £472,487 in Malmesbury. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Sodbury is a flat at £262,250, while in Malmesbury it is a flat at £217,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Malmesbury (£689,570 vs £513,126).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malmesbury prices grew faster — 42% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Malmesbury (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Chipping Sodbury (72.1 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Chipping Sodbury is violent-crime, while in Malmesbury 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 WestSchool quality favours Chipping Sodbury: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Malmesbury.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Malmesbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Sodbury | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chipping Sodbury enjoy 406.3 Mbps on average, while Malmesbury lags behind at 279.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Chipping Sodbury and 93.3% in Malmesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury and 48.4% in Malmesbury.
Chipping Sodbury is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (406 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chipping Sodbury is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Malmesbury's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury and £1,508 in Malmesbury. 69.4% of homes in Chipping Sodbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Malmesbury.
Chipping Sodbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chipping Sodbury has a population of 8,026 while Malmesbury has 7,184. Median household income is £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury and £30,516.5 in Malmesbury. The median age is 43 in Chipping Sodbury and 47.2 in Malmesbury. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury and 59% in Malmesbury.
| Indicator | Chipping Sodbury | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,026 | 7,184 |
| Median Age | 43 | 47.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £30,516.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 37% |
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