Town comparison
Andover vs Hungerford
Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Andover is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Andover has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Hungerford
£563,888
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Hungerford
55.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Hungerford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Hungerford
399.9
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Hungerford
70.7
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Hungerford
£34,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hungerford commands an average of £563,888, compared with £375,110 in Andover – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Hungerford it is a flat at £305,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Hungerford (£305,857 vs £166,573).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAndover has a crime rate of 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Hungerford at 55.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Andover is violent-crime, while in Hungerford 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 EastFamilies may prefer Hungerford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Andover. There are 17 schools in Andover and 2 in Hungerford.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Andover | Hungerford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.9 Mbps in Hungerford and 397.5 Mbps in Andover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 94.2% in Hungerford. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 75.5% in Hungerford.
Hungerford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (400 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hungerford, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Andover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,267 in Hungerford. 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Hungerford.
Andover has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,723.7 in Hungerford and £32,384 in Andover. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 44.5 in Hungerford. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 62.1% in Hungerford. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 67.5% in Hungerford. Andover has a population of 48,484 and Hungerford has 5,184.
| Indicator | Andover | Hungerford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 5,184 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £34,723.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 38.4% |
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