Hungerford vs Shrivenham and Watchfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Shrivenham And Watchfield wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Shrivenham And Watchfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Shrivenham and Watchfield
£413,754
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Shrivenham and Watchfield
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Shrivenham and Watchfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Shrivenham and Watchfield
287.8
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Shrivenham and Watchfield
70.1
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Shrivenham and Watchfield
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hungerford commands an average of £563,888, compared with £413,754 in Shrivenham And Watchfield – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Shrivenham And Watchfield it is a flat at £235,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Hungerford (£794,552 vs £527,607).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hungerford prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Shrivenham And Watchfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.3 per 1,000 versus 55.9 per 1,000 in Hungerford. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Shrivenham And Watchfield 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 100% in Shrivenham And Watchfield. There are 2 schools in Hungerford and 2 in Shrivenham And Watchfield.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shrivenham and Watchfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hungerford | Shrivenham and Watchfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.9 Mbps in Hungerford and 287.8 Mbps in Shrivenham And Watchfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 88.4% in Shrivenham And Watchfield. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 48.2% in Shrivenham And Watchfield.
Hungerford is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (400 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hungerford, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Shrivenham And Watchfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,322 in Shrivenham And Watchfield. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Shrivenham And Watchfield.
Hungerford has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,723.7 in Hungerford and £33,049.5 in Shrivenham And Watchfield. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 44.9 in Shrivenham And Watchfield. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 61% in Shrivenham And Watchfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Hungerford versus 66% in Shrivenham And Watchfield. Hungerford has a population of 5,184 and Shrivenham And Watchfield has 5,353.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Shrivenham and Watchfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 5,353 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 36.5% |
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