Amesbury vs Tidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Tidworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Tidworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tidworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Tidworth
£267,876
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Tidworth
31.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Tidworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Tidworth
295.9
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Tidworth
69.6
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Tidworth
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £267,876, Tidworth undercuts Amesbury (£318,972) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Tidworth it is a flat at £171,821.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Tidworth (£438,000 vs £407,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tidworth prices grew faster — 25% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestTidworth has a crime rate of 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54% lower than Amesbury at 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Tidworth 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 WestOf the 5 schools in Amesbury, 60% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tidworth, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tidworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amesbury averages 348.9 Mbps – ahead of Tidworth's 295.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 91.5% in Tidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 52.4% in Tidworth.
Amesbury is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (349 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amesbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Tidworth averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,284 in Tidworth. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tidworth.
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 Tidworth. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.4 in Tidworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 67.8% in Tidworth. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 61% in Tidworth.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 10,693 |
| 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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