Corsham vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Corsham wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corsham
£450,617
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Corsham
34.6
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corsham
100.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corsham
287.3
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Corsham
69.2
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Corsham
£29,209
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Keynsham commands an average of £466,137, compared with £450,617 in Corsham – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Corsham is a flat at £258,940, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Corsham (£700,167 vs £623,160).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Corsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.6 per 1,000 versus 78.7 per 1,000 in Keynsham. The most common crime category in Corsham is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 100% in Keynsham. There are 4 schools in Corsham and 9 in Keynsham.
Corsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corsham | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.9 Mbps in Keynsham and 287.3 Mbps in Corsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Corsham and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 51.2% in Corsham and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (450 vs 287 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Keynsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Corsham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Corsham and £1,131 in Keynsham. 60.1% of homes in Corsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Keynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,950.7 in Keynsham and £29,209 in Corsham. The median age is 45.5 in Corsham and 41.5 in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Corsham versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Corsham and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Corsham | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,887 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 38.3% |
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