Amesbury vs Larkhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Larkhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Larkhill
£284,500
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Larkhill
49.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Larkhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Larkhill
348.9
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Larkhill
69.6
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Larkhill
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Amesbury commands an average of £318,972, compared with £284,500 in Larkhill – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Larkhill it is a semi-detached at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Larkhill (£340,000 vs £296,922).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestAmesbury has a crime rate of 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Larkhill at 49.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Larkhill 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 WestFamilies may prefer Larkhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 60% in Amesbury. There are 5 schools in Amesbury and 2 in Larkhill.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Larkhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 348.9 Mbps in Amesbury and 348.9 Mbps in Larkhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 92.8% in Larkhill. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 65% in Larkhill.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amesbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Larkhill averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,284 in Larkhill. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Larkhill.
Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £30,796.5 in Larkhill. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.4 in Larkhill. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 67.8% in Larkhill. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 61% in Larkhill.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Larkhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 3,744 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35% |
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