Amesbury vs Kingsbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 107.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Amesbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. For families, Amesbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Kingsbridge
£482,836
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Kingsbridge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Kingsbridge
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Kingsbridge
198.1
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Kingsbridge
66.8
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Kingsbridge
£29,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £318,972, Amesbury undercuts Kingsbridge (£482,836) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Kingsbridge it is a flat at £256,074.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Kingsbridge (£676,267 vs £407,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsbridge prices grew faster — 33% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Amesbury and Kingsbridge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 5 schools in Amesbury, 60% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kingsbridge, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Kingsbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amesbury averages 348.9 Mbps – ahead of Kingsbridge's 198.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 76.6% in Kingsbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 31.6% in Kingsbridge.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (349 vs 198 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amesbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Kingsbridge averages 66.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,475 in Kingsbridge. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.3% in Kingsbridge.
Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £29,455 in Kingsbridge. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 50.3 in Kingsbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 70.5% in Kingsbridge. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 54.1% in Kingsbridge.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Kingsbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 5,682 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £29,455 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 39.9% |
Location
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