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Durrington and Bulford vs Wilton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Durrington And Bulford offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Wilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wilton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Durrington and Bulford

£304,392

Wilton

£397,813

Crime Rate

Durrington and Bulford

61.8

Wilton

48.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Durrington and Bulford

66.7%

Wilton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Durrington and Bulford

348.9

Wilton

423.4

EPC Rating

Durrington and Bulford

69.6

Wilton

69.2

Median Income

Durrington and Bulford

£30,797

Wilton

£29,209

Buyers will find Durrington And Bulford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,392 versus £397,813 in Wilton. The most affordable entry point in Durrington And Bulford is a flat at £161,750, while in Wilton it is a flat at £211,997.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Wilton (£522,500 vs £398,864).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Wilton prices grew faster — 29% vs 28%.

With 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Wilton is the safer of the two – 27% 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 Wilton 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 Wilton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Durrington And Bulford.

Durrington and Bulford School Inspection Breakdown

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

Wilton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricDurrington and BulfordWilton
Total Schools51
Primary41
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Wilton enjoy 423.4 Mbps on average, while Durrington And Bulford lags behind at 348.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Durrington And Bulford and 97.9% in Wilton. Gigabit availability stands at 65% in Durrington And Bulford and 82% in Wilton.

Wilton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (423 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Durrington And Bulford is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Wilton's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Durrington And Bulford and £1,297 in Wilton. 62% of homes in Durrington And Bulford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Wilton.

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 Wilton has 4,300. Median household income is £30,796.5 in Durrington And Bulford and £29,209 in Wilton. The median age is 45.4 in Durrington And Bulford and 45.5 in Wilton. Employment rates stand at 61% in Durrington And Bulford and 60.2% in Wilton.

IndicatorDurrington and BulfordWilton
Population9,6254,300
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 Wilton?
Durrington And Bulford and Wilton are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Durrington And Bulford or Wilton?
Durrington And Bulford is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,392.
Is Durrington And Bulford or Wilton safer?
Wilton has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Durrington And Bulford or Wilton?
Wilton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Durrington And Bulford or Wilton?
Wilton has faster average broadband at 423.4 Mbps.

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