Side-by-side comparison of SN12 Melksham and SN14 Chippenham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SN12 is the more affordable option at £292,000 median vs £320,000 in SN14. SN14 has lower recorded crime (1,204 vs 1,983 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SN12 Melksham | SN14 Chippenham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £292,000 | £320,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,572 | £2,572 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,983 | 1,204 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 31.7 | 26.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 86.4 | 77.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.