Larkhill vs Tidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tidworth offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Tidworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Larkhill
£284,500
Tidworth
£267,876
Crime Rate
Larkhill
49.1
Tidworth
31.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Larkhill
100.0%
Tidworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Larkhill
348.9
Tidworth
295.9
EPC Rating
Larkhill
69.6
Tidworth
69.6
Median Income
Larkhill
£30,797
Tidworth
£30,797
House Prices (2023)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Tidworth is £267,876, which is 6% less than Larkhill at £284,500. The most affordable entry point in Larkhill is a semi-detached at £340,000, while in Tidworth it is a flat at £171,821.
Average Price by Property Type (2023)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Larkhill (£340,000 vs £280,810).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 31.7 offences per 1,000 people, Tidworth is the safer of the two – 55% lower than Larkhill's 49.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Larkhill is violent-crime, while in Tidworth 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 100% in Tidworth. Larkhill has 2 schools in total, while Tidworth has 4.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tidworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Larkhill | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Larkhill offers faster average downloads at 348.9 Mbps, compared to 295.9 Mbps in Tidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Larkhill and 91.5% in Tidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Larkhill and 52.4% in Tidworth.
Larkhill is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (349 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Larkhill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Tidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Larkhill and £1,284 in Tidworth. 62% of homes in Larkhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tidworth.
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 Tidworth. The median age is 45.4 in Larkhill and 45.4 in Tidworth. Employment rates stand at 61% in Larkhill and 61% in Tidworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Larkhill versus 67.8% in Tidworth.
| Indicator | Larkhill | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,744 | 10,693 |
| 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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