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Ludgershall (Wiltshire) vs Old Sarum

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Ludgershall (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.

School 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

MetricLudgershall (Wiltshire)Old Sarum
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%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.

IndicatorLudgershall (Wiltshire)Old Sarum
Population5,4004,013
Median Age44.345.4
Median Household Income£33,233.3£30,796.5
Employment Rate62.2%61%
Owner Occupied66.8%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Old Sarum?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Old Sarum are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Old Sarum?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,878.
Is Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Old Sarum safer?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Old Sarum?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Old Sarum?
Old Sarum has faster average broadband at 348.9 Mbps.

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