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Amesbury vs Durrington and Bulford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Durrington And Bulford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Amesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Durrington And Bulford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Amesbury

£318,972

Durrington and Bulford

£304,392

Crime Rate

Amesbury

48.8

Durrington and Bulford

61.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Amesbury

60.0%

Durrington and Bulford

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Amesbury

348.9

Durrington and Bulford

348.9

EPC Rating

Amesbury

69.6

Durrington and Bulford

69.6

Median Income

Amesbury

£30,797

Durrington and Bulford

£30,797

At £304,392, Durrington And Bulford undercuts Amesbury (£318,972) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amesbury is a flat at £159,281, while in Durrington And Bulford it is a flat at £161,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Amesbury (£257,786 vs £241,383).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Durrington And Bulford prices grew faster — 28% vs 22%.

Amesbury has a crime rate of 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Durrington And Bulford at 61.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amesbury is violent-crime, while in Durrington And Bulford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 5 schools in Amesbury, 60% are in the top two inspection bands. In Durrington And Bulford, which has 5 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Amesbury School Inspection Breakdown

60% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAmesburyDurrington and Bulford
Total Schools55
Primary44
Secondary11
% Top two bands60%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Amesbury averages 348.9 Mbps – ahead of Durrington And Bulford's 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Amesbury and 92.8% in Durrington And Bulford. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Amesbury and 65% in Durrington And Bulford.

Amesbury is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Amesbury, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Durrington And Bulford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Amesbury and £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford. 62% of homes in Amesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Durrington And Bulford.

Amesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,796.5 in Amesbury and £30,796.5 in Durrington And Bulford. The median age is 45.4 in Amesbury and 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford. Employment rates stand at 61% in Amesbury and 61% in Durrington And Bulford. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Amesbury versus 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford. Amesbury has a population of 12,676 and Durrington And Bulford has 9,625.

IndicatorAmesburyDurrington and Bulford
Population12,6769,625
Median Age45.445.4
Median Household Income£30,796.5£30,796.5
Employment Rate61%61%
Owner Occupied67.8%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Amesbury and Durrington And Bulford?
Amesbury and Durrington And Bulford are approximately 1.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Amesbury or Durrington And Bulford?
Durrington And Bulford is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,392.
Is Amesbury or Durrington And Bulford safer?
Amesbury has the lower crime rate at 48.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Amesbury or Durrington And Bulford?
Durrington And Bulford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 66.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Amesbury or Durrington And Bulford?
Amesbury has faster average broadband at 348.9 Mbps.

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