Area guide · Wiltshire

Living in Larkhill

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

At a glance

Larkhill is a village in Wiltshire, South West with a population of 3,744. The average house price is £284,500 and the overall crime rate is 49.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Larkhill ranks

Population

3,744

Avg House Price

£284,500

Crime Rate

49.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

349 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,796.5

Median Age

45.4

House Prices (2023)

Average Price by Property Type (2023)

Price Trend (8 Years)

Larkhill prices have risen 36% over the last 7 years (£209,250 → £284,500).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	N/A	N/A	0
Semi-Detached	£340,000	£340,000	1
Terraced	N/A	N/A	0
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Larkhill is 49.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Larkhill: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Larkhill Primary School	Primary	Good
St Michael's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Larkhill 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	3,744
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 Larkhill?

The average house price in Larkhill is £284,500 based on Land Registry sales in 2023.

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

The most affordable entry point in Larkhill is a semi-detached, with an average price of £340,000.

Is Larkhill a safe place to live?

Larkhill has a recorded crime rate of 49.1 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 Larkhill?

Larkhill has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Larkhill?

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

How big is Larkhill?

Larkhill is a settlement in Wiltshire with a population of approximately 3,744.

Most compared with

How does Larkhill stack up against its neighbours?

Amesbury

Larkhill

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

Andover

Larkhill

House price: £375,110 · £284,500
Crime rate: 52.4 · 49.1
Distance: 14.1 mi

Devizes

Larkhill

House price: £353,642 · £284,500
Crime rate: 48.8 · 49.1
Distance: 13.3 mi

Durrington and Bulford

Larkhill

House price: £304,392 · £284,500
Crime rate: 61.8 · 49.1
Distance: 2.2 mi

Larkhill

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

House price: £284,500 · £284,878
Crime rate: 49.1 · 48.7
Distance: 9.0 mi

Larkhill

Old Sarum

House price: £284,500 · £323,973
Crime rate: 49.1 · 49.3
Distance: 6.4 mi

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