London vs Salisbury

Which is better to live in? (2026)

71

London

London

Grade BHigher Overall
59

Salisbury

South West

Grade C
London: 7 wins|Salisbury: 1 wins

Category Comparison

London
Category
Salisbury
71/100BETTER
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
59/100
56/100BETTER
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
33/100
67% Good/OutstandingBETTER
๐ŸŽ“Schools
47% Good/Outstanding
97/100BETTER
๐Ÿš†Transport
86/100
87/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
87/100
~ยฃ387/moBETTER
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
~ยฃ426/mo
80/100BETTER
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
65/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
BETTER33/100
87/100BETTER
๐ŸฅHealthcare
64/100

Our Verdict

London comes out ahead in 5 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, schools, transport. However, Salisbury performs better in environment and energy efficiency, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is London or Salisbury better to live in?

London comes out ahead in 5 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, schools, transport. However, Salisbury performs better in environment and energy efficiency, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Is London safer than Salisbury?

London scores higher for crime safety (56/100) compared to Salisbury (33/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, London or Salisbury?

London has 15 schools within 3km, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Salisbury has 15 schools nearby, with 47% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in London or Salisbury?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in London (~ยฃ387/month) compared to Salisbury (~ยฃ426/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.