Town comparison
Amesbury vs Bude
Which is better to live in? 122.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Amesbury is about 18% cheaper on average. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bude edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Bude
£387,191
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Bude
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Bude
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Bude
304.3
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Bude
67.8
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Bude
£27,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Amesbury is £318,972, which is 18% less than Bude at £387,191. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Bude it is a flat at £223,721.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Bude (£223,721 vs £159,281).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bude prices grew faster — 34% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.8 offences per 1,000 people, Amesbury is the safer of the two – 27% lower than Bude's 62.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Bude 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 WestBude has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 60% in Amesbury. Amesbury has 5 schools in total, while Bude has 3.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bude School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Bude |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amesbury offers faster average downloads at 348.9 Mbps, compared to 304.3 Mbps in Bude. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 89.1% in Bude. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 54.9% in Bude.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (349 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Amesbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Bude. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,391 in Bude. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Bude.
Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £27,923.5 in Bude. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 48.8 in Bude. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 52.8% in Bude. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 67.9% in Bude.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Bude |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 7,347 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 48.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £27,923.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 52.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 28.4% |
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