Carterton vs Highworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highworth offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Carterton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carterton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carterton
£480,214
Highworth
£327,310
Crime Rate
Carterton
43.6
Highworth
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carterton
83.3%
Highworth
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Carterton
446.4
Highworth
287.8
EPC Rating
Carterton
68.4
Highworth
70.1
Median Income
Carterton
£32,133
Highworth
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Highworth is £327,310, which is 47% less than Carterton at £480,214. The most affordable entry point in Carterton is a flat at £280,296, while in Highworth it is a flat at £152,685.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Carterton (£280,296 vs £152,685).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carterton prices grew faster — 44% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Carterton is the safer of the two – 58% lower than Highworth's 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carterton is violent-crime, while in Highworth 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 EastCarterton has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Highworth. Carterton has 6 schools in total, while Highworth has 4.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highworth School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carterton | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Carterton offers faster average downloads at 446.4 Mbps, compared to 287.8 Mbps in Highworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Carterton and 88.4% in Highworth. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Carterton and 48.2% in Highworth.
Carterton is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (446 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Highworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Carterton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,534 in Carterton and £1,322 in Highworth. 58.4% of homes in Carterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Highworth.
Highworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,049.5 in Highworth and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 47.3 in Carterton and 44.9 in Highworth. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Carterton and 61% in Highworth. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carterton versus 66% in Highworth.
| Indicator | Carterton | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,765 | 7,932 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,132.5 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.3% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 36.5% |
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