Durrington and Bulford vs Salisbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Durrington And Bulford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Salisbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Salisbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Durrington and Bulford
£304,392
Salisbury
£415,701
Crime Rate
Durrington and Bulford
61.8
Salisbury
48.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Durrington and Bulford
66.7%
Salisbury
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Durrington and Bulford
348.9
Salisbury
423.4
EPC Rating
Durrington and Bulford
69.6
Salisbury
69.2
Median Income
Durrington and Bulford
£30,797
Salisbury
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £304,392, Durrington And Bulford undercuts Salisbury (£415,701) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Durrington And Bulford is a flat at £161,750, while in Salisbury it is a flat at £190,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Salisbury (£579,849 vs £398,864).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Durrington And Bulford prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestSalisbury has a crime rate of 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% 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 Salisbury 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 WestOf the 5 schools in Durrington And Bulford, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Salisbury, which has 19 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Salisbury School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 19 schools (14 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Durrington and Bulford | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 19 |
| Primary | 4 | 14 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Salisbury averages 423.4 Mbps – ahead of Durrington And Bulford's 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Durrington And Bulford and 97.9% in Salisbury. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Durrington And Bulford and 82% in Salisbury.
Salisbury is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (423 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Durrington And Bulford, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Salisbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford and £1,297 in Salisbury. 62% of homes in Durrington And Bulford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Salisbury.
Durrington And Bulford has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,796.5 in Durrington And Bulford and £29,209 in Salisbury. The median age is 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford and 45.5 in Salisbury. Employment rates stand at 61% in Durrington And Bulford and 60.2% in Salisbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford versus 66.8% in Salisbury. Durrington And Bulford has a population of 9,625 and Salisbury has 47,690.
| Indicator | Durrington and Bulford | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,625 | 47,690 |
| 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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