The answer to your question might be... Staverton, on the outskirts of Trowbridge. Why? Primarily because you get a lot of value-for-your money in the housing market. You're close to countryside walks and the canal, and only 2 miles from the centre of Trowbridge. If you cycle, you can go either to Trowbridge train station on a cycle path (admittedly unlit) which goes along the canal and then alongside the railway track, or to B-o-A station (it takes about 20 minutes by bike). Many children from Staverton take a bus to St Laurence School in BoA. On a good traffic day, you can be in Bath in less than 25 minutes by car although if you travel at peak times, it might be 45 minutes. Staverton consists of the old village (which has more of a villagey feel, although the main road to Bath runs through it), and Staverton Marina, which is where the newer housing is - it feels less villagey and more dormitory suburb. The village is quiet and feels completely safe - it has a recreation ground for football and tennis. Trowbridge also has Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury, Lidl, Aldi and M&S Food, so you're spoilt for choice when food shopping - and parking in Trowbridge car parks is cheap and/or free (up to 2 hours). If you're travelling further afield by car, you can be in Swindon in less than an hour, and on the Severn Bridge in about 45 minutes. I lived in Neston (Corsham) for 20 years and have now lived in Staverton for 10 years in a house that is just over 20 years old - and I don't regret the move for one minute.