Bulkington vs Desford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bulkington offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Desford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Desford
£330,177
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Desford
53.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Desford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Desford
292.2
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Desford
71
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Desford
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bulkington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £325,320 versus £330,177 in Desford. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Desford it is a flat at £109,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 140% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £109,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Desford (53.2 per 1,000) compared to Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Bulkington is violent-crime, while in Desford 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 West MidlandsSchool quality favours Bulkington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Desford.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Desford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bulkington enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Desford lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 95.6% in Desford. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 48.5% in Desford.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bulkington is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Desford's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,245 in Desford. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Desford.
Bulkington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bulkington has a population of 5,670 while Desford has 3,817. Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £31,172.7 in Desford. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 45.2 in Desford. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 60.5% in Desford.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 3,817 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 32.6% |
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