Durrington and Bulford vs Pewsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Durrington And Bulford offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Pewsey 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
Pewsey
£463,194
Crime Rate
Durrington and Bulford
61.8
Pewsey
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Durrington and Bulford
66.7%
Pewsey
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Durrington and Bulford
348.9
Pewsey
158.2
EPC Rating
Durrington and Bulford
69.6
Pewsey
69.2
Median Income
Durrington and Bulford
£30,797
Pewsey
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Durrington And Bulford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,392 versus £463,194 in Pewsey. The most affordable entry point in Durrington And Bulford is a flat at £161,750, while in Pewsey it is a flat at £190,477.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Pewsey (£650,993 vs £398,864).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Durrington And Bulford prices grew faster — 28% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.3 offences per 1,000 people, Pewsey is the safer of the two – 25% 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 Pewsey 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 favours Durrington And Bulford: 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Pewsey.
Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pewsey School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Durrington and Bulford | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Durrington And Bulford enjoy 348.9 Mbps on average, while Pewsey lags behind at 158.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Durrington And Bulford and 85.3% in Pewsey. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Durrington And Bulford and 20.8% in Pewsey.
Durrington And Bulford is the faster of the two by 121% on average download speed (349 vs 158 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Durrington And Bulford is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Pewsey's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford and £1,297 in Pewsey. 62% of homes in Durrington And Bulford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Pewsey.
Durrington And Bulford has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Durrington And Bulford has a population of 9,625 while Pewsey has 3,553. Median household income is £30,796.5 in Durrington And Bulford and £29,209 in Pewsey. The median age is 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford and 45.5 in Pewsey. Employment rates stand at 61% in Durrington And Bulford and 60.2% in Pewsey.
| Indicator | Durrington and Bulford | Pewsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,625 | 3,553 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 34.2% |
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