Andover vs Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ludgershall (wiltshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Andover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£284,878
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
267.1
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
70.5
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£33,233
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is £284,878, which is 32% less than Andover at £375,110. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Ludgershall (wiltshire) it is a flat at £157,097.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Andover (£552,539 vs £383,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ludgershall (wiltshire) (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Andover (52.4 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Andover is violent-crime, while in Ludgershall (wiltshire) 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 EastAndover has 75% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Andover has 17 schools in total, while Ludgershall (wiltshire) has 3.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Andover | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 3 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Andover offers faster average downloads at 397.5 Mbps, compared to 267.1 Mbps in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 83% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
Andover is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (398 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Andover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £32,384 in Andover. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Andover | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 5,400 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £33,233.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 35% |
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