Andover vs Newbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Andover is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Andover has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Newbury
£524,077
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Newbury
55.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Newbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Newbury
422
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Newbury
69.8
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Newbury
£36,718
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £375,110, Andover undercuts Newbury (£524,077) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Newbury it is a flat at £215,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Newbury (£476,446 vs £349,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAndover has a crime rate of 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Newbury at 55.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Andover is violent-crime, while in Newbury 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 Newbury, which has 15 schools, the figure is 100%.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Andover | Newbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 15 |
| Primary | 14 | 12 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Newbury averages 422.0 Mbps – ahead of Andover's 397.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 97.9% in Newbury. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 77.7% in Newbury.
Newbury is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (422 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Andover leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Newbury averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,317 in Newbury. 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Newbury.
Andover has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,718 in Newbury and £32,384 in Andover. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 43.9 in Newbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 67.6% in Newbury. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 63% in Newbury.
| Indicator | Andover | Newbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 43,248 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £36,718 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 37% |
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