Larkhill vs Salisbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Larkhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Salisbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Larkhill
£284,500
Salisbury
£415,701
Crime Rate
Larkhill
49.1
Salisbury
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Larkhill
100.0%
Salisbury
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Larkhill
348.9
Salisbury
423.4
EPC Rating
Larkhill
69.6
Salisbury
69.2
Median Income
Larkhill
£30,797
Salisbury
£29,209
House Prices (2023)
Most affordable in South WestAt £284,500, Larkhill undercuts Salisbury (£415,701) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Larkhill is a semi-detached at £340,000, while in Salisbury it is a flat at £190,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2023)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Salisbury (£364,971 vs £340,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSalisbury has a crime rate of 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Larkhill at 49.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Larkhill is violent-crime, while in Salisbury 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Larkhill, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Salisbury, which has 19 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Salisbury School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 19 schools (14 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Larkhill | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Salisbury averages 423.4 Mbps – ahead of Larkhill's 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Larkhill and 97.9% in Salisbury. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Larkhill and 82% in Salisbury.
Salisbury is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (423 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Larkhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Salisbury averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Larkhill and £1,297 in Salisbury. 62% of homes in Larkhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Salisbury.
Larkhill has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Larkhill and £29,209 in Salisbury. The median age is 45.4 in Larkhill and 45.5 in Salisbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Larkhill versus 66.8% in Salisbury. Employment rates stand at 61% in Larkhill and 60.2% in Salisbury.
| Indicator | Larkhill | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,744 | 47,690 |
| 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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