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Durrington and Bulford vs Tidworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Tidworth offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Tidworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tidworth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Durrington and Bulford

£304,392

Tidworth

£267,876

Crime Rate

Durrington and Bulford

61.8

Tidworth

31.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Durrington and Bulford

66.7%

Tidworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Durrington and Bulford

348.9

Tidworth

295.9

EPC Rating

Durrington and Bulford

69.6

Tidworth

69.6

Median Income

Durrington and Bulford

£30,797

Tidworth

£30,797

The average house price in Tidworth is £267,876, which is 14% less than Durrington And Bulford at £304,392. The most affordable entry point in Durrington And Bulford is a flat at £161,750, while in Tidworth it is a flat at £171,821.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Tidworth (£273,522 vs £241,383).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Durrington And Bulford prices grew faster — 28% vs 25%.

Crime is lower in Tidworth (31.7 per 1,000) compared to Durrington And Bulford (61.8 per 1,000), a 95% difference. The most common crime category in Durrington And Bulford is violent-crime, while in Tidworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Tidworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Durrington And Bulford. Durrington And Bulford has 5 schools in total, while Tidworth has 4.

Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Tidworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricDurrington and BulfordTidworth
Total Schools54
Primary44
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Durrington And Bulford offers faster average downloads at 348.9 Mbps, compared to 295.9 Mbps in Tidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Durrington And Bulford and 91.5% in Tidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Durrington And Bulford and 52.4% in Tidworth.

Durrington And Bulford is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (349 vs 296 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Durrington And Bulford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Tidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford and £1,284 in Tidworth. 62% of homes in Durrington And Bulford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tidworth.

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 Tidworth. The median age is 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford and 45.4 in Tidworth. Employment rates stand at 61% in Durrington And Bulford and 61% in Tidworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Durrington And Bulford versus 67.8% in Tidworth.

IndicatorDurrington and BulfordTidworth
Population9,62510,693
Median Age45.445.4
Median Household Income£30,796.5£30,796.5
Employment Rate61%61%
Owner Occupied67.8%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Durrington And Bulford and Tidworth?
Durrington And Bulford and Tidworth are approximately 4.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Durrington And Bulford or Tidworth?
Tidworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £267,876.
Is Durrington And Bulford or Tidworth safer?
Tidworth has the lower crime rate at 31.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Durrington And Bulford or Tidworth?
Tidworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Durrington And Bulford or Tidworth?
Durrington And Bulford has faster average broadband at 348.9 Mbps.

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