Amesbury vs Durrington and Bulford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestAmesbury 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Amesbury | Durrington and Bulford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 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.
| Indicator | Amesbury | Durrington and Bulford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,676 | 9,625 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35% |
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