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Durrington and Bulford vs Old Sarum

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Durrington And Bulford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Old Sarum has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Durrington and Bulford

£304,392

Old Sarum

£323,973

Crime Rate

Durrington and Bulford

61.8

Old Sarum

49.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Durrington and Bulford

66.7%

Old Sarum

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Durrington and Bulford

348.9

Old Sarum

348.9

EPC Rating

Durrington and Bulford

69.6

Old Sarum

69.6

Median Income

Durrington and Bulford

£30,797

Old Sarum

£30,797

Property in Old Sarum commands an average of £323,973, compared with £304,392 in Durrington And Bulford – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Durrington And Bulford is a flat at £161,750, while in Old Sarum it is a flat at £192,100.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Old Sarum (£192,100 vs £161,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Old Sarum prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.

Old Sarum has a crime rate of 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Durrington And Bulford at 61.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Durrington And Bulford is violent-crime, while in Old Sarum it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Durrington And Bulford and Old Sarum. Durrington And Bulford has 5 schools and Old Sarum has 1 schools.

Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown

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

Old Sarum School Inspection Breakdown

MetricDurrington and BulfordOld Sarum
Total Schools51
Primary41
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 348.9 Mbps in Durrington And Bulford and 348.9 Mbps in Old Sarum. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Durrington And Bulford and 92.8% in Old Sarum. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Durrington And Bulford and 65% in Old Sarum.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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 Old Sarum. The median age is 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford and 45.4 in Old Sarum. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford versus 67.8% in Old Sarum. Employment rates stand at 61% in Durrington And Bulford and 61% in Old Sarum.

IndicatorDurrington and BulfordOld Sarum
Population9,6254,013
Median Age45.445.4
Median Household Income£30,796.5£30,796.5
Employment Rate61%61%
Owner Occupied67.8%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Durrington And Bulford and Old Sarum?
Durrington And Bulford and Old Sarum are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Durrington And Bulford or Old Sarum?
Durrington And Bulford is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,392.
Is Durrington And Bulford or Old Sarum safer?
Old Sarum has the lower crime rate at 49.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Durrington And Bulford or Old Sarum?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Durrington And Bulford or Old Sarum?
Durrington And Bulford has faster average broadband at 348.9 Mbps.

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