Fordingbridge vs Wilton

Property in Fordingbridge commands an average of £457,868, compared with £397,813 in Wilton – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Fordingbridge is a flat at £168,598, while in Wilton it is a flat at £211,997.

Residents of Wilton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 54.4 per 1,000 in Fordingbridge. The most common crime category in Fordingbridge is violent-crime, while in Wilton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Fordingbridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Wilton. There are 3 schools in Fordingbridge and 1 in Wilton.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 423.4 Mbps in Wilton and 341.4 Mbps in Fordingbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.4% of premises in Fordingbridge and 97.9% in Wilton. Gigabit availability stands at 63.8% in Fordingbridge and 82% in Wilton.

→Wilton is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (423 vs 341 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Wilton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Fordingbridge averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Fordingbridge and £1,297 in Wilton. 58.1% of homes in Fordingbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Wilton.

→Wilton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,384.7 in Fordingbridge and £29,209 in Wilton. The median age is 49.3 in Fordingbridge and 45.5 in Wilton. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Fordingbridge versus 66.8% in Wilton. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Fordingbridge and 60.2% in Wilton.

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