Town comparison
Hungerford vs Marlborough
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Marlborough offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Marlborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Marlborough
£516,262
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Marlborough
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Marlborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Marlborough
201.6
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Marlborough
70.3
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Marlborough
£32,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Marlborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £516,262 versus £563,888 in Hungerford. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Marlborough it is a flat at £220,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Hungerford (£305,857 vs £220,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hungerford prices grew faster — 28% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 48.9 offences per 1,000 people, Marlborough is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Hungerford's 55.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Marlborough 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 EastSchool quality favours Hungerford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Marlborough.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marlborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hungerford | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hungerford enjoy 399.9 Mbps on average, while Marlborough lags behind at 201.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 82.5% in Marlborough. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 31.6% in Marlborough.
Hungerford is the faster of the two by 98% on average download speed (400 vs 202 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hungerford is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Marlborough's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,232 in Marlborough. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Marlborough.
Marlborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hungerford has a population of 5,184 while Marlborough has 8,829. Median household income is £34,723.7 in Hungerford and £32,949.3 in Marlborough. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 43.6 in Marlborough. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 62.1% in Marlborough.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Marlborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 8,829 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £32,949.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 33% |
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