Town comparison
Amesbury vs Pewsey
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Amesbury wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amesbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Pewsey
£463,194
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Pewsey
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Pewsey
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Pewsey
158.2
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Pewsey
69.2
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Pewsey
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Pewsey commands an average of £463,194, compared with £318,972 in Amesbury – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Pewsey it is a flat at £190,477.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Pewsey (£650,993 vs £407,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amesbury prices grew faster — 22% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Amesbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 49.3 per 1,000 in Pewsey. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Pewsey 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 Amesbury, where 60% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Pewsey. There are 5 schools in Amesbury and 2 in Pewsey.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pewsey School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 348.9 Mbps in Amesbury and 158.2 Mbps in Pewsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 85.3% in Pewsey. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 20.8% in Pewsey.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 121% on average download speed (349 vs 158 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Amesbury, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Pewsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,297 in Pewsey. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pewsey.
Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £29,209 in Pewsey. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.5 in Pewsey. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 60.2% in Pewsey. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 66.8% in Pewsey. Amesbury has a population of 12,676 and Pewsey has 3,553.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 34.2% |
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