Town comparison
Amesbury vs Andover
Which is better to live in? 12.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Amesbury wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Andover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Andover
£375,110
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Andover
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Andover
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Andover
397.5
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Andover
69.9
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Andover
£32,384
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £318,972, Amesbury undercuts Andover (£375,110) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Andover it is a flat at £166,573.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Andover (£552,539 vs £407,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Amesbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 52.4 per 1,000 in Andover. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Andover 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 WestOf the 5 schools in Amesbury, 60% are in the top two inspection bands. In Andover, which has 17 schools, the figure is 75%.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Andover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 17 |
| Primary | 4 | 14 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Andover averages 397.5 Mbps – ahead of Amesbury's 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 97.2% in Andover. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 75.6% in Andover.
Andover is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (398 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Andover, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Amesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,270 in Andover. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Andover.
Andover has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,384 in Andover and £30,796.5 in Amesbury. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.2 in Andover. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 61.7% in Andover. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 68.9% in Andover. Amesbury has a population of 12,676 and Andover has 48,484.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Andover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 48,484 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £32,384 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35.7% |
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