Larkhill vs Pewsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Larkhill is about 39% cheaper on average. Larkhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Larkhill
£284,500
Pewsey
£463,194
Crime Rate
Larkhill
49.1
Pewsey
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Larkhill
100.0%
Pewsey
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Larkhill
348.9
Pewsey
158.2
EPC Rating
Larkhill
69.6
Pewsey
69.2
Median Income
Larkhill
£30,797
Pewsey
£29,209
House Prices (2023)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Larkhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £284,500 versus £463,194 in Pewsey. The most affordable entry point in Larkhill is a semi-detached at £340,000, while in Pewsey it is a flat at £190,477.
Average Price by Property Type (2023)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 0% pricier in Pewsey (£340,096 vs £340,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Larkhill (49.1 per 1,000) compared to Pewsey (49.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Larkhill is violent-crime, while in Pewsey 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 favours Larkhill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Pewsey.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pewsey School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Larkhill | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Larkhill enjoy 348.9 Mbps on average, while Pewsey lags behind at 158.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Larkhill and 85.3% in Pewsey. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Larkhill and 20.8% in Pewsey.
Larkhill is the faster of the two by 121% on average download speed (349 vs 158 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Larkhill is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Pewsey's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Larkhill and £1,297 in Pewsey. 62% of homes in Larkhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pewsey.
Larkhill has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Larkhill has a population of 3,744 while Pewsey has 3,553. Median household income is £30,796.5 in Larkhill and £29,209 in Pewsey. The median age is 45.4 in Larkhill and 45.5 in Pewsey. Employment rates stand at 61% in Larkhill and 60.2% in Pewsey.
| Indicator | Larkhill | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,744 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 34.2% |
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