Ludgershall (Wiltshire) vs Salisbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Salisbury edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£284,878

Salisbury

£415,701

Crime Rate

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

48.7

Salisbury

48.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

66.7%

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Salisbury

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

267.1

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Salisbury

423.4

EPC Rating

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

70.5

Salisbury

69.2

Median Income

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Ludgershall (Wiltshire)

£33,233

Salisbury

£29,209

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

At £284,878, Ludgershall (wiltshire) undercuts Salisbury (£415,701) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is a flat at £157,097, while in Salisbury it is a flat at £190,295.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Salisbury (£579,849 vs £383,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs 23%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

Ludgershall (wiltshire) has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Salisbury at 48.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is violent-crime, while in Salisbury 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 Salisbury, which has 19 schools, the figure is 85.7%.

Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Salisbury School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 19 schools (14 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ludgershall (Wiltshire)	Salisbury
Total Schools	3	19
Primary	2	14
Secondary	1	5
% Top two bands	66.7%	85.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Salisbury averages 423.4 Mbps – ahead of Ludgershall (wiltshire)'s 267.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83% of premises in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 97.9% in Salisbury. Gigabit availability stands at 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 82% in Salisbury.

Salisbury is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (423 vs 267 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ludgershall (wiltshire), scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Salisbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £1,297 in Salisbury. 65.2% of homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Salisbury.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £29,209 in Salisbury. The median age is 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 45.5 in Salisbury. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 60.2% in Salisbury. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) versus 66.8% in Salisbury. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has a population of 5,400 and Salisbury has 47,690.

Indicator	Ludgershall (Wiltshire)	Salisbury
Population	5,400	47,690
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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Salisbury?

Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Salisbury are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Ludgershall (wiltshire) or Salisbury safer?

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

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

Salisbury has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 85.7%.

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

Salisbury has faster average broadband at 423.4 Mbps.

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