Durrington and Bulford vs Tidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestTidworth 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.
| Metric | Durrington and Bulford | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Durrington and Bulford | Tidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,625 | 10,693 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,796.5 | £30,796.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 35% |
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