Amesbury vs Wilton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Amesbury wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Wilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wilton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amesbury
£318,972
Wilton
£397,813
Crime Rate
Amesbury
48.8
Wilton
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amesbury
60.0%
Wilton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amesbury
348.9
Wilton
423.4
EPC Rating
Amesbury
69.6
Wilton
69.2
Median Income
Amesbury
£30,797
Wilton
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £318,972, Amesbury undercuts Wilton (£397,813) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Wilton it is a flat at £211,997.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Wilton (£211,997 vs £159,281).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wilton prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Wilton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 48.8 per 1,000 in Amesbury. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Wilton 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 Wilton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wilton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amesbury | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wilton averages 423.4 Mbps – ahead of Amesbury's 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 97.9% in Wilton. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 82% in Wilton.
Wilton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (423 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amesbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Wilton averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,297 in Wilton. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Wilton.
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 Wilton. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.5 in Wilton. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 66.8% in Wilton. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 60.2% in Wilton.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 4,300 |
| 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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