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Durrington and Bulford vs Salisbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Salisbury 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.

Of 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.

MetricDurrington and BulfordSalisbury
Total Schools519
Primary414
Secondary15
% Top two bands66.7%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.

IndicatorDurrington and BulfordSalisbury
Population9,62547,690
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 Salisbury?
Durrington And Bulford and Salisbury are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Durrington And Bulford or Salisbury?
Durrington And Bulford is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,392.
Is Durrington And Bulford or Salisbury safer?
Salisbury has the lower crime rate at 48.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Durrington And Bulford or Salisbury?
Salisbury has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 85.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Durrington And Bulford or Salisbury?
Salisbury has faster average broadband at 423.4 Mbps.

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