School Catchments and House Prices in Tidworth
In the Tidworth area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 1 school is rated Good.
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In the Tidworth area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 1 school is rated Good.
How the Tidworth school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £340,000 and a detached home averages £350,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Tidworth area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Tidworth.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
With only 2 schools rated Outstanding locally, the premium concentrates hard.
The detail behind the Tidworth numbers
The schools families ask about here are Zouch Academy, The Wellington Academy (near Tidworth), St John's Marlborough and Marlborough College (nearby). 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Transport in Tidworth is about a car plus a choice of direct-to-London stations a drive away. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
By price, Tidworth ranks 19 of the 25 Wiltshire locations we cover, at £340,000 against a county average of £420,200. Band D council tax here is £2,576, against an average of £2,594 across the county locations we cover.
How Tidworth scores for different buyers
Tidworth is a Salisbury Plain garrison town with town amenities.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Tidworth property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | An Outstanding-rated primary, a leisure centre, sport and Salisbury Plain on the doorstep. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | One of the more affordable Wiltshire markets (often £250k to £425k), with newer estates suited to getting on the ladder. |
| Buy-to-let landlords | ★★★★☆ | A large garrison population underpins steady rental demand, a genuine draw for investors. |
| Property developers & investors | ★★★☆☆ | Ongoing new-build development around the town, though a garrison-led market to research carefully. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★☆☆☆ | No station in the town, Andover, Grateley and Pewsey are a drive; the town suits road and local commuting more. |
First-time buyers & families
People wanting value and town amenities, shops, schools and a leisure centre, with a good supply of new-build and family homes and open countryside on the doorstep.
The Armed Forces & garrison community
People connected to the Army and Tidworth Garrison, for whom the town is home, with services, sport and a strong community built around the base.
Investors & value buyers
People wanting comparatively affordable homes with rental demand supported by the garrison, who understand that the military presence shapes the local market.
Tidworth is known locally for A century-old Army garrison, and Tedworth Park polo. Tidworth has been a garrison town since the War Office bought the land in 1897 for Salisbury Plain training, one of the Army's major centres, and the defining feature of the town.
Practical detail for Tidworth: the SP9 postcode district, no station in the town; Andover & Grateley (to London Waterloo) & Pewsey (to Paddington) nearby and nearest A and E is Salisbury or Great Western (Swindon), both a drive; verify with NHS.
Tidworth at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Zouch Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| The Wellington Academy (near Tidworth) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| St John's Marlborough | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Marlborough College (nearby) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Tidworth
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Wiltshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £34,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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