Amesbury vs Old Sarum
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Amesbury is about 2% cheaper on average. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Old Sarum
£323,973
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Old Sarum
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Old Sarum
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Old Sarum
348.9
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Old Sarum
69.6
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Old Sarum
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Amesbury is £318,972, which is 2% less than Old Sarum at £323,973. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Old Sarum it is a flat at £192,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Old Sarum (£192,100 vs £159,281).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Old Sarum prices grew faster — 30% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Amesbury (48.8 per 1,000) compared to Old Sarum (49.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Old Sarum 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 Old Sarum. Amesbury has 5 schools and Old Sarum has 1 schools.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Sarum School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Amesbury | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amesbury offers faster average downloads at 348.9 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Old Sarum. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 92.8% in Old Sarum. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 65% in Old Sarum.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 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 69.6 (band C) in Old Sarum. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,284 in Old Sarum. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Old Sarum.
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 Old Sarum. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.4 in Old Sarum. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 61% in Old Sarum. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 67.8% in Old Sarum.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 4,013 |
| 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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