Durrington and Bulford vs Larkhill

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Larkhill is about 7% cheaper on average. Larkhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Larkhill edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Durrington and Bulford

£304,392

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Larkhill

£284,500

Crime Rate

Durrington and Bulford

61.8

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Larkhill

49.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Durrington and Bulford

66.7%

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Larkhill

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Durrington and Bulford

348.9

Larkhill

348.9

EPC Rating

Durrington and Bulford

69.6

Larkhill

69.6

Median Income

Durrington and Bulford

£30,797

Larkhill

£30,797

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

The average house price in Larkhill is £284,500, which is 7% less than Durrington And Bulford at £304,392. The most affordable entry point in Durrington And Bulford is a flat at £161,750, while in Larkhill it is a semi-detached at £340,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Larkhill (£340,000 vs £299,140).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 7 years, Larkhill prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

With 49.1 offences per 1,000 people, Larkhill is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Durrington And Bulford's 61.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Durrington And Bulford is violent-crime, while in Larkhill 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 West

Larkhill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Durrington And Bulford. Durrington And Bulford has 5 schools in total, while Larkhill has 2.

Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Larkhill School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Durrington and Bulford	Larkhill
Total Schools	5	2
Primary	4	2
Secondary	1	0
% Top two bands	66.7%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Durrington And Bulford offers faster average downloads at 348.9 Mbps, compared to 348.9 Mbps in Larkhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Durrington And Bulford and 92.8% in Larkhill. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Durrington And Bulford and 65% in Larkhill.

Durrington And Bulford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Durrington And Bulford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Larkhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford and £1,284 in Larkhill. 62% of homes in Durrington And Bulford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Larkhill.

Durrington And Bulford 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 Durrington And Bulford and £30,796.5 in Larkhill. The median age is 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford and 45.4 in Larkhill. Employment rates stand at 61% in Durrington And Bulford and 61% in Larkhill. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford versus 67.8% in Larkhill.

Indicator	Durrington and Bulford	Larkhill
Population	9,625	3,744
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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Durrington And Bulford and Larkhill?

Durrington And Bulford and Larkhill are approximately 2.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Durrington And Bulford or Larkhill?

Larkhill is cheaper, with an average house price of £284,500.

Is Durrington And Bulford or Larkhill safer?

Larkhill has the lower crime rate at 49.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Durrington And Bulford or Larkhill?

Larkhill has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Durrington And Bulford or Larkhill?

Durrington And Bulford has faster average broadband at 348.9 Mbps.

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