Corsham vs Peasedown St John
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Peasedown St John is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Corsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Corsham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corsham
£450,617
Peasedown St John
£383,961
Crime Rate
Corsham
34.6
Peasedown St John
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corsham
100.0%
Peasedown St John
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corsham
287.3
Peasedown St John
375.1
EPC Rating
Corsham
69.2
Peasedown St John
68.7
Median Income
Corsham
£29,209
Peasedown St John
£29,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £383,961, Peasedown St John undercuts Corsham (£450,617) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Corsham is a flat at £258,940, while in Peasedown St John it is a flat at £247,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Corsham (£700,167 vs £454,601).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Peasedown St John prices grew faster — 60% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCorsham has a crime rate of 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 127% lower than Peasedown St John at 78.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corsham is violent-crime, while in Peasedown St John 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 4 schools in Corsham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Peasedown St John, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Corsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peasedown St John School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Corsham | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Peasedown St John averages 375.1 Mbps – ahead of Corsham's 287.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Corsham and 92.7% in Peasedown St John. Gigabit availability stands at 51.2% in Corsham and 68.6% in Peasedown St John.
Peasedown St John is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (375 vs 287 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Corsham, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Peasedown St John. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Corsham and £1,335 in Peasedown St John. 60.1% of homes in Corsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Peasedown St John.
Corsham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,448.7 in Peasedown St John and £29,209 in Corsham. The median age is 45.5 in Corsham and 46.3 in Peasedown St John. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Corsham and 57.2% in Peasedown St John. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Corsham versus 67.1% in Peasedown St John. Corsham has a population of 10,887 and Peasedown St John has 6,668.
| Indicator | Corsham | Peasedown St John |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,887 | 6,668 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £29,448.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 32.7% |
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