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Devizes vs Durrington and Bulford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Durrington And Bulford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Devizes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Devizes edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Devizes

£353,642

Durrington and Bulford

£304,392

Crime Rate

Devizes

48.8

Durrington and Bulford

61.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Devizes

80.0%

Durrington and Bulford

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Devizes

244.3

Durrington and Bulford

348.9

EPC Rating

Devizes

69.2

Durrington and Bulford

69.6

Median Income

Devizes

£29,209

Durrington and Bulford

£30,797

At £304,392, Durrington And Bulford undercuts Devizes (£353,642) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Devizes is a flat at £161,823, while in Durrington And Bulford it is a flat at £161,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Devizes (£511,049 vs £398,864).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Durrington And Bulford prices grew faster — 28% vs 25%.

Devizes 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 Devizes 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 7 schools in Devizes, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Durrington And Bulford, which has 5 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Devizes School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 7 schools (6 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.

MetricDevizesDurrington and Bulford
Total Schools75
Primary64
Secondary11
% Top two bands80%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Durrington And Bulford averages 348.9 Mbps – ahead of Devizes's 244.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Devizes and 92.8% in Durrington And Bulford. Gigabit availability stands at 40.3% in Devizes and 65% in Durrington And Bulford.

Durrington And Bulford is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (349 vs 244 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Durrington And Bulford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Devizes averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Devizes and £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford. 60.1% of homes in Devizes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Durrington And Bulford.

Durrington And Bulford has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,796.5 in Durrington And Bulford and £29,209 in Devizes. The median age is 45.5 in Devizes and 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Devizes versus 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Devizes and 61% in Durrington And Bulford.

IndicatorDevizesDurrington and Bulford
Population19,4919,625
Median Age45.545.4
Median Household Income£29,209£30,796.5
Employment Rate60.2%61%
Owner Occupied66.8%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Devizes and Durrington And Bulford?
Devizes and Durrington And Bulford are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Devizes or Durrington And Bulford?
Durrington And Bulford is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,392.
Is Devizes or Durrington And Bulford safer?
Devizes has the lower crime rate at 48.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Devizes or Durrington And Bulford?
Devizes has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 80%.
Which has faster broadband, Devizes or Durrington And Bulford?
Durrington And Bulford has faster average broadband at 348.9 Mbps.

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