Devizes vs Durrington and Bulford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestDevizes 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Devizes | Durrington and Bulford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 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.
| Indicator | Devizes | Durrington and Bulford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,491 | 9,625 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 35% |
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