Cirencester vs Lyneham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Cirencester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Cirencester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cirencester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cirencester
£524,419
Lyneham
£709,971
Crime Rate
Cirencester
45.0
Lyneham
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cirencester
100.0%
Lyneham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cirencester
308.4
Lyneham
340.4
EPC Rating
Cirencester
69.5
Lyneham
69.2
Median Income
Cirencester
£32,467
Lyneham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £524,419, Cirencester undercuts Lyneham (£709,971) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cirencester is a flat at £230,228, while in Lyneham it is a flat at £159,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 107% pricier in Cirencester (£840,055 vs £406,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lyneham prices grew faster — 229% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCirencester has a crime rate of 45 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Lyneham at 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cirencester 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 6 schools in Cirencester, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lyneham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cirencester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 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 | Cirencester | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lyneham averages 340.4 Mbps – ahead of Cirencester's 308.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Cirencester and 91.8% in Lyneham. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Cirencester and 62% in Lyneham.
Lyneham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (340 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cirencester leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Lyneham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Cirencester and £1,297 in Lyneham. 60.1% of homes in Cirencester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Lyneham.
Cirencester has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,466.8 in Cirencester and £29,209 in Lyneham. The median age is 46.2 in Cirencester and 45.5 in Lyneham. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Cirencester versus 66.8% in Lyneham. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Cirencester and 60.2% in Lyneham.
| Indicator | Cirencester | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,715 | 4,645 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,466.8 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 34.2% |
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