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Area guide · Wiltshire

Living in Amesbury

A snapshot of life in Amesbury, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Amesbury is a village in Wiltshire, South West with a population of 12,676. The average house price is £318,972 and the overall crime rate is 48.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Amesbury ranks

Population

12,676

Avg House Price

£318,972

Crime Rate

48.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

60%

Avg Download Speed

349 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,796.5

Median Age

45.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Amesbury's detached homes (£407,568) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£159,281).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Amesbury prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£261,124 → £318,972).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£407,568	£397,000	66
Semi-Detached	£296,922	£303,000	48
Terraced	£257,786	£260,000	49
Flat	£159,281	£158,000	16

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Amesbury is 48.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Amesbury: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	60%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Amesbury Archer Primary School	Primary	Good
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury	Primary	Requires improvement
King's Gate Primary School	Primary	Good
The Stonehenge School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Amesbury averages 349 Mbps — 249% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Amesbury homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	62%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,284

Demographics & Economy

Population	12,676
Median Age	45.4
Median Household Income	£30,796.5
Employment Rate	61%
Owner Occupied	67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	35%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Amesbury?

The average house price in Amesbury is £318,972 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Amesbury?

The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat, with an average price of £159,281.

Is Amesbury a safe place to live?

Amesbury has a recorded crime rate of 48.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Amesbury?

Amesbury has 5 schools in total, with 60% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Amesbury?

Average broadband download speeds in Amesbury are around 349 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.8% of premises.

How big is Amesbury?

Amesbury is a settlement in Wiltshire with a population of approximately 12,676.

Most compared with

How does Amesbury stack up against its neighbours?

Amesbury

Andover

House price: £318,972 · £375,110
Crime rate: 48.8 · 52.4
Distance: 12.8 mi

Amesbury

Durrington and Bulford

House price: £318,972 · £304,392
Crime rate: 48.8 · 61.8
Distance: 1.8 mi

Amesbury

Larkhill

House price: £318,972 · £284,500
Crime rate: 48.8 · 49.1
Distance: 2.5 mi

Amesbury

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

House price: £318,972 · £284,878
Crime rate: 48.8 · 48.7
Distance: 8.8 mi

Amesbury

Old Sarum

House price: £318,972 · £323,973
Crime rate: 48.8 · 49.3
Distance: 4.6 mi

Amesbury

Pewsey

House price: £318,972 · £463,194
Crime rate: 48.8 · 49.3
Distance: 11.8 mi

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