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Hungerford vs Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 98% lower. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Hungerford

£563,888

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£284,878

Crime Rate

Hungerford

55.9

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

48.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Hungerford

100.0%

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Hungerford

399.9

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

267.1

EPC Rating

Hungerford

70.7

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

70.5

Median Income

Hungerford

£34,724

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£33,233

At £284,878, Ludgershall (wiltshire) undercuts Hungerford (£563,888) by around 98% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Ludgershall (wiltshire) it is a flat at £157,097.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 107% pricier in Hungerford (£794,552 vs £383,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Hungerford at 55.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hungerford 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.

Of the 2 schools in Hungerford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ludgershall (wiltshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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.

MetricHungerfordLudgershall (Wiltshire)
Total Schools23
Primary12
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Hungerford averages 399.9 Mbps – ahead of Ludgershall (wiltshire)'s 267.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 83% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).

Hungerford is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (400 vs 267 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Hungerford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Ludgershall (wiltshire) averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). 62.9% of homes in Hungerford 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 62.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,723.7 in Hungerford and £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Hungerford versus 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).

IndicatorHungerfordLudgershall (Wiltshire)
Population5,1845,400
Median Age44.544.3
Median Household Income£34,723.7£33,233.3
Employment Rate62.1%62.2%
Owner Occupied67.5%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified38.4%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hungerford and Ludgershall (wiltshire)?
Hungerford and Ludgershall (wiltshire) are approximately 11.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hungerford or Ludgershall (wiltshire)?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,878.
Is Hungerford or Ludgershall (wiltshire) safer?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hungerford or Ludgershall (wiltshire)?
Hungerford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Hungerford or Ludgershall (wiltshire)?
Hungerford has faster average broadband at 399.9 Mbps.

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