Larkhill vs Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Larkhill offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Larkhill
£284,500
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£284,878
Crime Rate
Larkhill
49.1
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Larkhill
100.0%
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Larkhill
348.9
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
267.1
EPC Rating
Larkhill
69.6
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
70.5
Median Income
Larkhill
£30,797
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£33,233
House Prices (2023)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Larkhill is £284,500, which is 0% less than Ludgershall (wiltshire) at £284,878. The most affordable entry point in Larkhill is a semi-detached at £340,000, while in Ludgershall (wiltshire) it is a flat at £157,097.
Average Price by Property Type (2023)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Larkhill (£340,000 vs £285,041).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.7 offences per 1,000 people, Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Larkhill's 49.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Larkhill is violent-crime, while in Ludgershall (wiltshire) 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 WestLarkhill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Larkhill has 2 schools in total, while Ludgershall (wiltshire) has 3.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Larkhill | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Larkhill offers faster average downloads at 348.9 Mbps, compared to 267.1 Mbps in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Larkhill and 83% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Larkhill and 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
Larkhill is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (349 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Larkhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Larkhill and £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). 62% of homes in Larkhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £30,796.5 in Larkhill. The median age is 45.4 in Larkhill and 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 61% in Larkhill and 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Larkhill versus 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Larkhill | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,744 | 5,400 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £33,233.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35% |
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