Hungerford vs Tidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tidworth wins on house prices with a 111% gap. Tidworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Tidworth
£267,876
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Tidworth
31.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Tidworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Tidworth
295.9
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Tidworth
69.6
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Tidworth
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hungerford commands an average of £563,888, compared with £267,876 in Tidworth – a difference of 111%. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Tidworth it is a flat at £171,821.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 81% pricier in Hungerford (£794,552 vs £438,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hungerford prices grew faster — 28% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Tidworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.7 per 1,000 versus 55.9 per 1,000 in Hungerford. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Tidworth 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 Tidworth. There are 2 schools in Hungerford and 4 in Tidworth.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tidworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hungerford | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.9 Mbps in Hungerford and 295.9 Mbps in Tidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 91.5% in Tidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 52.4% in Tidworth.
Hungerford is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (400 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hungerford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Tidworth averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,284 in Tidworth. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tidworth.
Hungerford has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,723.7 in Hungerford and £30,796.5 in Tidworth. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 45.4 in Tidworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Hungerford versus 67.8% in Tidworth. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 61% in Tidworth.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 10,693 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 35% |
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