Hungerford vs Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastLudgershall (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Hungerford | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Hungerford | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 5,400 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £33,233.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 35% |
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