Andover vs Kings Worthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Andover wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Andover has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kings Worthy edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Kings Worthy
£484,754
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Kings Worthy
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Kings Worthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Kings Worthy
322.6
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Kings Worthy
72.6
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Kings Worthy
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £375,110, Andover undercuts Kings Worthy (£484,754) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Kings Worthy it is a flat at £200,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Kings Worthy (£448,341 vs £349,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Andover experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Kings Worthy. The most common crime category in Andover is violent-crime, while in Kings Worthy 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 EastOf the 17 schools in Andover, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kings Worthy, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kings Worthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Andover | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 1 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Andover averages 397.5 Mbps – ahead of Kings Worthy's 322.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 95.9% in Kings Worthy. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 58.1% in Kings Worthy.
Andover is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (398 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kings Worthy, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Andover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,201 in Kings Worthy. 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Kings Worthy.
Kings Worthy has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,054 in Kings Worthy and £32,384 in Andover. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 44.7 in Kings Worthy. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 57.8% in Kings Worthy. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 65.6% in Kings Worthy. Andover has a population of 48,484 and Kings Worthy has 4,631.
| Indicator | Andover | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 4,631 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 44.9% |
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