Andover vs Durrington and Bulford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Durrington And Bulford offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Andover has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Andover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Andover
£375,110
Durrington and Bulford
£304,392
Crime Rate
Andover
52.4
Durrington and Bulford
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Andover
75.0%
Durrington and Bulford
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Andover
397.5
Durrington and Bulford
348.9
EPC Rating
Andover
69.9
Durrington and Bulford
69.6
Median Income
Andover
£32,384
Durrington and Bulford
£30,797
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Durrington And Bulford is £304,392, which is 23% less than Andover at £375,110. The most affordable entry point in Andover is a flat at £166,573, while in Durrington And Bulford it is a flat at £161,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Andover (£552,539 vs £398,864).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Andover prices grew faster — 28% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Andover (52.4 per 1,000) compared to Durrington And Bulford (61.8 per 1,000), a 18% difference. The most common crime category in Andover 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 EastAndover has 75% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Durrington And Bulford. Andover has 17 schools in total, while Durrington And Bulford has 5.
Andover School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 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 | Andover | Durrington and Bulford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 5 |
| Primary | 14 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Andover offers faster average downloads at 397.5 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Durrington And Bulford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Andover and 92.8% in Durrington And Bulford. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Andover and 65% in Durrington And Bulford.
Andover is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (398 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Andover are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Durrington And Bulford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Andover and £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford. 63.8% of homes in Andover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Durrington And Bulford.
Andover has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,384 in Andover and £30,796.5 in Durrington And Bulford. The median age is 45.2 in Andover and 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Andover and 61% in Durrington And Bulford. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Andover versus 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford.
| Indicator | Andover | Durrington and Bulford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,484 | 9,625 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,384 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 35% |
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