Hungerford vs Wantage
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Wantage is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Wantage has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Wantage
£434,326
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Wantage
46.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Wantage
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Wantage
405.2
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Wantage
71.4
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Wantage
£37,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £434,326, Wantage undercuts Hungerford (£563,888) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Wantage it is a flat at £242,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Hungerford (£794,552 vs £608,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hungerford prices grew faster — 28% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWantage has a crime rate of 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Hungerford at 55.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Wantage 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 Wantage, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wantage School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hungerford | Wantage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wantage averages 405.2 Mbps – ahead of Hungerford's 399.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 96% in Wantage. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 78% in Wantage.
Wantage is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (405 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Wantage, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Hungerford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,252 in Wantage. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Wantage.
Wantage has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,481 in Wantage and £34,723.7 in Hungerford. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 44 in Wantage. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 63% in Wantage. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Hungerford versus 67.9% in Wantage. Hungerford has a population of 5,184 and Wantage has 13,100.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Wantage |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 13,100 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £37,481 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 40.5% |
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