Andover vs Tidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tidworth offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Tidworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tidworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Tidworth
£267,876
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Tidworth
31.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Tidworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Tidworth
295.9
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Tidworth
69.6
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Tidworth
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Tidworth is £267,876, which is 40% less than Andover at £375,110. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Tidworth it is a flat at £171,821.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Andover (£552,539 vs £438,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 31.7 offences per 1,000 people, Tidworth is the safer of the two – 65% lower than Andover's 52.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Andover is violent-crime, while in Tidworth 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 EastTidworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Andover. Andover has 17 schools in total, while Tidworth has 4.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tidworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Andover | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 4 |
| Primary | 14 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Andover offers faster average downloads at 397.5 Mbps, compared to 295.9 Mbps in Tidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 91.5% in Tidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 52.4% in Tidworth.
Andover is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (398 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Andover are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Tidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,284 in Tidworth. 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tidworth.
Andover has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,384 in Andover and £30,796.5 in Tidworth. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 45.4 in Tidworth. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 61% in Tidworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 67.8% in Tidworth.
| Indicator | Andover | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 10,693 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 35% |
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