Cricklade vs Malmesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cricklade wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Malmesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cricklade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cricklade
£370,420
Malmesbury
£472,487
Crime Rate
Cricklade
49.1
Malmesbury
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cricklade
100.0%
Malmesbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cricklade
287.8
Malmesbury
279.7
EPC Rating
Cricklade
70.1
Malmesbury
67.8
Median Income
Cricklade
£33,050
Malmesbury
£30,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Malmesbury commands an average of £472,487, compared with £370,420 in Cricklade – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Cricklade is a terraced at £276,944, while in Malmesbury it is a flat at £217,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Malmesbury (£689,570 vs £478,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malmesbury prices grew faster — 42% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Malmesbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 49.1 per 1,000 in Cricklade. The most common crime category in Cricklade is violent-crime, while in Malmesbury 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 Cricklade, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Malmesbury. There are 1 schools in Cricklade and 3 in Malmesbury.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Malmesbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cricklade | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 287.8 Mbps in Cricklade and 279.7 Mbps in Malmesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Cricklade and 93.3% in Malmesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Cricklade and 48.4% in Malmesbury.
Cricklade is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (288 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cricklade, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Malmesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Cricklade and £1,508 in Malmesbury. 62.1% of homes in Cricklade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Malmesbury.
Cricklade has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,049.5 in Cricklade and £30,516.5 in Malmesbury. The median age is 44.9 in Cricklade and 47.2 in Malmesbury. Employment rates stand at 61% in Cricklade and 59% in Malmesbury. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Cricklade versus 65.9% in Malmesbury. Cricklade has a population of 4,030 and Malmesbury has 7,184.
| Indicator | Cricklade | Malmesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,030 | 7,184 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 47.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,049.5 | £30,516.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.5% | 37% |
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