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Ludgershall (Wiltshire) vs Pewsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ludgershall (wiltshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ludgershall (wiltshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£284,878

Pewsey

£463,194

Crime Rate

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

48.7

Pewsey

49.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

66.7%

Pewsey

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

267.1

Pewsey

158.2

EPC Rating

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

70.5

Pewsey

69.2

Median Income

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£33,233

Pewsey

£29,209

Buyers will find Ludgershall (wiltshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £284,878 versus £463,194 in Pewsey. The most affordable entry point in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is a flat at £157,097, while in Pewsey it is a flat at £190,477.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Pewsey (£650,993 vs £383,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs -7%.

Crime is lower in Ludgershall (wiltshire) (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Pewsey (49.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is violent-crime, while in Pewsey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Ludgershall (wiltshire): 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Pewsey.

Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Pewsey School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricLudgershall (Wiltshire)Pewsey
Total Schools32
Primary21
Secondary11
% Top two bands66.7%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ludgershall (wiltshire) enjoy 267.1 Mbps on average, while Pewsey lags behind at 158.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83% of premises in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 85.3% in Pewsey. Gigabit availability stands at 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 20.8% in Pewsey.

Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 69% on average download speed (267 vs 158 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Pewsey's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £1,297 in Pewsey. 65.2% of homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pewsey.

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has a population of 5,400 while Pewsey has 3,553. Median household income is £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £29,209 in Pewsey. The median age is 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 45.5 in Pewsey. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 60.2% in Pewsey.

IndicatorLudgershall (Wiltshire)Pewsey
Population5,4003,553
Median Age44.345.5
Median Household Income£33,233.3£29,209
Employment Rate62.2%60.2%
Owner Occupied66.8%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Pewsey?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Pewsey are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Pewsey?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,878.
Is Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Pewsey safer?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Pewsey?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 66.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Pewsey?
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has faster average broadband at 267.1 Mbps.

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