Ludgershall (Wiltshire) vs Pewsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool 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.
| Metric | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,400 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,233.3 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 34.2% |
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