Amesbury vs Okehampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 101.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Okehampton is about 1% cheaper on average. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Okehampton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Okehampton
£316,475
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Okehampton
58.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Okehampton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Okehampton
208.1
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Okehampton
68
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Okehampton
£27,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Okehampton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £316,475 versus £318,972 in Amesbury. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Okehampton it is a flat at £131,299.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Amesbury (£159,281 vs £131,299).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Okehampton prices grew faster — 32% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.8 offences per 1,000 people, Amesbury is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Okehampton's 58 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Okehampton 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 favours Okehampton: 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 60% in Amesbury.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Okehampton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Okehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Amesbury enjoy 348.9 Mbps on average, while Okehampton lags behind at 208.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 64.9% in Okehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 36.1% in Okehampton.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (349 vs 208 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Amesbury is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Okehampton's band C (score 68). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,454 in Okehampton. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.5% in Okehampton.
Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 55.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Amesbury has a population of 12,676 while Okehampton has 9,108. Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £27,209.3 in Okehampton. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 49.1 in Okehampton. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 54.6% in Okehampton.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Okehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 9,108 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £27,209.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 30.3% |
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