Town comparison
Amesbury vs Salisbury
Which is better to live in? 6.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Amesbury offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Salisbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Salisbury
£415,701
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Salisbury
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Salisbury
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Salisbury
423.4
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Salisbury
69.2
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Salisbury
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Amesbury is £318,972, which is 23% less than Salisbury at £415,701. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Salisbury it is a flat at £190,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Salisbury (£579,849 vs £407,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Salisbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Amesbury (48.8 per 1,000) compared to Salisbury (48.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Salisbury 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 WestSalisbury has 85.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 60% in Amesbury. Amesbury has 5 schools in total, while Salisbury has 19.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Salisbury School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 19 schools (14 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 19 |
| Primary | 4 | 14 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Salisbury offers faster average downloads at 423.4 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Amesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 97.9% in Salisbury. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 82% in Salisbury.
Salisbury is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (423 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 69.2 (band C) in Salisbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,297 in Salisbury. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Salisbury.
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 Salisbury. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.5 in Salisbury. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 60.2% in Salisbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 66.8% in Salisbury.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 47,690 |
| 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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