Durrington and Bulford vs Old Sarum
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestOld 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool 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
| Metric | Durrington and Bulford | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Durrington and Bulford | Old Sarum |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,625 | 4,013 |
| 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% |
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