Corsham vs Devizes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Devizes wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corsham
£450,617
Devizes
£353,642
Crime Rate
Corsham
34.6
Devizes
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corsham
100.0%
Devizes
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corsham
287.3
Devizes
244.3
EPC Rating
Corsham
69.2
Devizes
69.2
Median Income
Corsham
£29,209
Devizes
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Corsham commands an average of £450,617, compared with £353,642 in Devizes – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Corsham is a flat at £258,940, while in Devizes it is a flat at £161,823.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Corsham (£258,940 vs £161,823).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corsham prices grew faster — 41% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Corsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.6 per 1,000 versus 48.8 per 1,000 in Devizes. The most common crime category in Corsham is violent-crime, while in Devizes 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 WestFamilies may prefer Corsham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Devizes. There are 4 schools in Corsham and 7 in Devizes.
Corsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Devizes School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corsham | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 287.3 Mbps in Corsham and 244.3 Mbps in Devizes. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Corsham and 91.5% in Devizes. Gigabit availability stands at 51.2% in Corsham and 40.3% in Devizes.
Corsham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (287 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Corsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Devizes averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Corsham and £1,297 in Devizes. 60.1% of homes in Corsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Devizes.
Corsham 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 Corsham and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 45.5 in Corsham and 45.5 in Devizes. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Corsham versus 66.8% in Devizes. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Corsham and 60.2% in Devizes.
| Indicator | Corsham | Devizes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,887 | 19,491 |
| 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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