Amesbury vs Fortuneswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 51.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Amesbury offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Fortuneswell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Fortuneswell
£505,000
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Fortuneswell
45.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Fortuneswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Fortuneswell
390.6
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Fortuneswell
68.3
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Fortuneswell
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Amesbury is £318,972, which is 37% less than Fortuneswell at £505,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fortuneswell prices grew faster — 249% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Fortuneswell (45 per 1,000) compared to Amesbury (48.8 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Fortuneswell 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Amesbury and Fortuneswell. Amesbury has 5 schools and Fortuneswell has 0 schools.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fortuneswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Amesbury | Fortuneswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 0 |
| Primary | 4 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fortuneswell offers faster average downloads at 390.6 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Amesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 96.7% in Fortuneswell. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 74.1% in Fortuneswell.
Fortuneswell is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (391 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Amesbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Fortuneswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,375 in Fortuneswell. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Fortuneswell.
Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £29,709 in Fortuneswell. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 51.1 in Fortuneswell. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 52.1% in Fortuneswell. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 70.4% in Fortuneswell.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Fortuneswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 4,554 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 31.5% |
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