Ludgershall (Wiltshire) vs Old Sarum
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£284,878
Old Sarum
£323,973
Crime Rate
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
48.7
Old Sarum
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
66.7%
Old Sarum
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
267.1
Old Sarum
348.9
EPC Rating
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
70.5
Old Sarum
69.6
Median Income
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£33,233
Old Sarum
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Old Sarum commands an average of £323,973, compared with £284,878 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is a flat at £157,097, while in Old Sarum it is a flat at £192,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Old Sarum (£345,625 vs £285,041).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestLudgershall (wiltshire) has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Old Sarum at 49.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is violent-crime, while in Old Sarum 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 data is not fully available for both Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Old Sarum. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has 3 schools and Old Sarum has 1 schools.
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Old Sarum School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 348.9 Mbps in Old Sarum and 267.1 Mbps in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83% of premises in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 92.8% in Old Sarum. Gigabit availability stands at 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 65% in Old Sarum.
Old Sarum is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (349 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ludgershall (wiltshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Old Sarum averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £1,284 in Old Sarum. 65.2% of homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Old Sarum.
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £30,796.5 in Old Sarum. The median age is 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 45.4 in Old Sarum. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) versus 67.8% in Old Sarum. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 61% in Old Sarum.
| Indicator | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,400 | 4,013 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,233.3 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35% |
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