Larkhill vs Wilton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Larkhill is about 28% cheaper on average. Wilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Larkhill
£284,500
Wilton
£397,813
Crime Rate
Larkhill
49.1
Wilton
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Larkhill
100.0%
Wilton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Larkhill
348.9
Wilton
423.4
EPC Rating
Larkhill
69.6
Wilton
69.2
Median Income
Larkhill
£30,797
Wilton
£29,209
House Prices (2023)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Larkhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £284,500 versus £397,813 in Wilton. The most affordable entry point in Larkhill is a semi-detached at £340,000, while in Wilton it is a flat at £211,997.
Average Price by Property Type (2023)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 2% pricier in Wilton (£346,395 vs £340,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Wilton 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 Wilton 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 100% in Wilton.
Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wilton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Larkhill | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wilton enjoy 423.4 Mbps on average, while Larkhill lags behind at 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Larkhill and 97.9% in Wilton. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Larkhill and 82% in Wilton.
Wilton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (423 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Larkhill is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Wilton's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Larkhill and £1,297 in Wilton. 62% of homes in Larkhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Wilton.
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 Wilton has 4,300. Median household income is £30,796.5 in Larkhill and £29,209 in Wilton. The median age is 45.4 in Larkhill and 45.5 in Wilton. Employment rates stand at 61% in Larkhill and 60.2% in Wilton.
| Indicator | Larkhill | Wilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,744 | 4,300 |
| 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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