Larkhill vs Old Sarum
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Larkhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Larkhill has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Larkhill
£284,500
Old Sarum
£323,973
Crime Rate
Larkhill
49.1
Old Sarum
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Larkhill
100.0%
Old Sarum
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Larkhill
348.9
Old Sarum
348.9
EPC Rating
Larkhill
69.6
Old Sarum
69.6
Median Income
Larkhill
£30,797
Old Sarum
£30,797
House Prices (2023)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Old Sarum commands an average of £323,973, compared with £284,500 in Larkhill – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Larkhill is a semi-detached at £340,000, while in Old Sarum it is a flat at £192,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2023)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 2% pricier in Old Sarum (£345,625 vs £340,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestLarkhill has a crime rate of 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Old Sarum at 49.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Larkhill is violent-crime, while in Old Sarum 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Larkhill and Old Sarum. Larkhill has 2 schools and Old Sarum has 1 schools.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Sarum School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Larkhill | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 348.9 Mbps in Larkhill and 348.9 Mbps in Old Sarum. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Larkhill and 92.8% in Old Sarum. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Larkhill and 65% in Old Sarum.
Larkhill is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Larkhill, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Old Sarum. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Larkhill and £1,284 in Old Sarum. 62% of homes in Larkhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Old Sarum.
Larkhill has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Larkhill and £30,796.5 in Old Sarum. The median age is 45.4 in Larkhill and 45.4 in Old Sarum. Employment rates stand at 61% in Larkhill and 61% in Old Sarum. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Larkhill versus 67.8% in Old Sarum. Larkhill has a population of 3,744 and Old Sarum has 4,013.
| Indicator | Larkhill | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,744 | 4,013 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35% |
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