Ludgershall (Wiltshire) vs Marlborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Marlborough edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£284,878

Marlborough

£516,262

Crime Rate

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

48.7

Marlborough

48.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

66.7%

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Marlborough

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

267.1

Marlborough

201.6

EPC Rating

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

70.5

Marlborough

70.3

Median Income

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£33,233

Marlborough

£32,949

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

At £284,878, Ludgershall (wiltshire) undercuts Marlborough (£516,262) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is a flat at £157,097, while in Marlborough it is a flat at £220,406.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Marlborough (£685,055 vs £383,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs 16%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Marlborough at 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is violent-crime, while in Marlborough 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 West

Of the 3 schools in Ludgershall (wiltshire), 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Marlborough, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Marlborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ludgershall (Wiltshire)	Marlborough
Total Schools	3	2
Primary	2	1
Secondary	1	1
% Top two bands	66.7%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ludgershall (wiltshire) averages 267.1 Mbps – ahead of Marlborough's 201.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83% of premises in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 82.5% in Marlborough. Gigabit availability stands at 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 31.6% in Marlborough.

Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (267 vs 202 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ludgershall (wiltshire), scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Marlborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £1,232 in Marlborough. 65.2% of homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Marlborough.

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £32,949.3 in Marlborough. The median age is 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 43.6 in Marlborough. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 62.1% in Marlborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) versus 66% in Marlborough. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has a population of 5,400 and Marlborough has 8,829.

Indicator	Ludgershall (Wiltshire)	Marlborough
Population	5,400	8,829
Median Age	44.3	43.6
Median Household Income	£33,233.3	£32,949.3
Employment Rate	62.2%	62.1%
Owner Occupied	66.8%	66%
Degree-Level Qualified	35%	33%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Marlborough?

Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Marlborough are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Marlborough?

Ludgershall (wiltshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,878.

Is Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Marlborough safer?

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.7 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Marlborough?

Marlborough has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Marlborough?

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has faster average broadband at 267.1 Mbps.

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