Durrington and Bulford vs Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is about 7% cheaper on average. Ludgershall (wiltshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Durrington And Bulford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Durrington and Bulford
£304,392
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£284,878
Crime Rate
Durrington and Bulford
61.8
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Durrington and Bulford
66.7%
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Durrington and Bulford
348.9
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
267.1
EPC Rating
Durrington and Bulford
69.6
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
70.5
Median Income
Durrington and Bulford
£30,797
Ludgershall (Wiltshire)
£33,233
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Ludgershall (wiltshire) is £284,878, 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 Ludgershall (wiltshire) it is a flat at £157,097.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Ludgershall (wiltshire) (£267,024 vs £241,383).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ludgershall (wiltshire) prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Ludgershall (wiltshire) (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Durrington And Bulford (61.8 per 1,000), a 27% difference. The most common crime category in Durrington And Bulford is violent-crime, while in Ludgershall (wiltshire) 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 WestDurrington And Bulford has 66.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Durrington And Bulford has 5 schools in total, while Ludgershall (wiltshire) has 3.
Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Durrington and Bulford | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Durrington And Bulford offers faster average downloads at 348.9 Mbps, compared to 267.1 Mbps in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Durrington And Bulford and 83% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Durrington And Bulford and 47.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
Durrington And Bulford is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (349 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ludgershall (wiltshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Durrington And Bulford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford and £1,253 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). 62% of homes in Durrington And Bulford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
Ludgershall (wiltshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,233.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire) and £30,796.5 in Durrington And Bulford. The median age is 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford and 44.3 in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Employment rates stand at 61% in Durrington And Bulford and 62.2% in Ludgershall (wiltshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford versus 66.8% in Ludgershall (wiltshire).
| Indicator | Durrington and Bulford | Ludgershall (Wiltshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,625 | 5,400 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £33,233.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35% |
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