Town comparison
Amesbury vs South Molton
Which is better to live in? 90.3 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 10% gap. For families, South Molton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
South Molton
£353,534
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
South Molton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
South Molton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
South Molton
321.1
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
South Molton
68.2
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
South Molton
£28,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £318,972, Amesbury undercuts South Molton (£353,534) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in South Molton it is a flat at £162,244.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Amesbury (£257,786 vs £220,571).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Molton prices grew faster — 65% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Amesbury and South Molton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 5 schools in Amesbury, 60% are in the top two inspection bands. In South Molton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Molton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amesbury averages 348.9 Mbps – ahead of South Molton's 321.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 72.3% in South Molton. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 61.4% in South Molton.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (349 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amesbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while South Molton averages 68.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,371 in South Molton. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.9% in South Molton.
Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £28,458.6 in South Molton. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 47.5 in South Molton. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 67.5% in South Molton. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 56.4% in South Molton.
| Indicator | Amesbury | South Molton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 6,226 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £28,458.6 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 30.1% |
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