Cricklade vs Lyneham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cricklade offers lower property prices by roughly 48%. Lyneham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cricklade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cricklade
£370,420
Lyneham
£709,971
Crime Rate
Cricklade
49.1
Lyneham
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cricklade
100.0%
Lyneham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cricklade
287.8
Lyneham
340.4
EPC Rating
Cricklade
70.1
Lyneham
69.2
Median Income
Cricklade
£33,050
Lyneham
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cricklade more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £370,420 versus £709,971 in Lyneham. The most affordable entry point in Cricklade is a terraced at £276,944, while in Lyneham it is a flat at £159,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Cricklade (£276,944 vs £233,267).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lyneham prices grew faster — 229% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Lyneham (48.9 per 1,000) compared to Cricklade (49.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cricklade 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 WestSchool quality favours Cricklade: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Lyneham.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Cricklade | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lyneham enjoy 340.4 Mbps on average, while Cricklade lags behind at 287.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Cricklade and 91.8% in Lyneham. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Cricklade and 62% in Lyneham.
Lyneham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (340 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cricklade is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Lyneham's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Cricklade and £1,297 in Lyneham. 62.1% of homes in Cricklade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Lyneham.
Cricklade has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cricklade has a population of 4,030 while Lyneham has 4,645. Median household income is £33,049.5 in Cricklade and £29,209 in Lyneham. The median age is 44.9 in Cricklade and 45.5 in Lyneham. Employment rates stand at 61% in Cricklade and 60.2% in Lyneham.
| Indicator | Cricklade | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,030 | 4,645 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,049.5 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.5% | 34.2% |
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