Ludgershall (Wiltshire) vs Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ludgershall (wiltshire) wins on house prices with a 24% gap. For families, Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£284,878
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
£375,110
Crime Rate
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
48.7
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
66.7%
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
267.1
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
216.2
EPC Rating
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
70.5
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
71.2
Median Income
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£33,233
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)
£35,246
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £284,878, Ludgershall (wiltshire) undercuts Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) (£375,110) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is a flat at £157,097, while in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) it is a flat at £166,573.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) (£552,539 vs £383,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ludgershall (wiltshire) and Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 3 schools in Ludgershall (wiltshire), 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane), which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ludgershall (wiltshire) averages 267.1 Mbps – ahead of Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane)'s 216.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83% of premises in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 82.3% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Gigabit availability stands at 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 35.2% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane).
Ludgershall (wiltshire) is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (267 vs 216 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane), scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £1,230 in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). 65.2% of homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane).
Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,245.5 in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) and £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). The median age is 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 43.7 in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and 63.2% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire) versus 66.8% in Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane). Ludgershall (wiltshire) has a population of 5,400 and Whitchurch (basingstoke And Deane) has 5,291.
| Indicator | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) | Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,400 | 5,291 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £33,233.3 | £35,245.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35.5% |
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