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Durrington and Bulford vs Pewsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricDurrington and BulfordPewsey
Total Schools52
Primary41
Secondary11
% Top two bands66.7%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.

IndicatorDurrington and BulfordPewsey
Population9,6253,553
Median Age45.445.5
Median Household Income£30,796.5£29,209
Employment Rate61%60.2%
Owner Occupied67.8%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Durrington And Bulford and Pewsey?
Durrington And Bulford and Pewsey are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Durrington And Bulford or Pewsey?
Durrington And Bulford is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,392.
Is Durrington And Bulford or Pewsey safer?
Pewsey has the lower crime rate at 49.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Durrington And Bulford or Pewsey?
Durrington And Bulford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 66.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Durrington And Bulford or Pewsey?
Durrington And Bulford has faster average broadband at 348.9 Mbps.

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