Town comparison
Hungerford vs Pewsey
Which is better to live in? 11.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Pewsey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Pewsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Pewsey
£463,194
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Pewsey
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Pewsey
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Pewsey
158.2
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Pewsey
69.2
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Pewsey
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hungerford commands an average of £563,888, compared with £463,194 in Pewsey – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Pewsey it is a flat at £190,477.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Hungerford (£305,857 vs £190,477).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hungerford prices grew faster — 28% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastPewsey has a crime rate of 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Hungerford at 55.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Pewsey 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 EastFamilies may prefer Hungerford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Pewsey. There are 2 schools in Hungerford and 2 in Pewsey.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pewsey School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hungerford | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.9 Mbps in Hungerford and 158.2 Mbps in Pewsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 85.3% in Pewsey. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 20.8% in Pewsey.
Hungerford is the faster of the two by 153% on average download speed (400 vs 158 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hungerford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Pewsey averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,297 in Pewsey. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pewsey.
Hungerford has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,723.7 in Hungerford and £29,209 in Pewsey. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 45.5 in Pewsey. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Hungerford versus 66.8% in Pewsey. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 60.2% in Pewsey.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 34.2% |
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