Town Pop. 4,381

Living in Bulford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bulford is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Bulford places 6th of 12 in the SP4 postcode district. The SP4 district averages 48/100, putting Bulford 6 points below its own postcode area.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Below 30/100: healthcare (7), lifestyle (13), schools (16) and transport (26). For the surrounding area, see SP4 postcode district.

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Bulford scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 134 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B3086 23 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Far View Road 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 41
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
16
4 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Avon Valley AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Kiwi Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital9.9 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital19.3 mi
Southampton General Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgerySt Melor House Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,886 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
51
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate71.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed71.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired11.6%Student2.3%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)23.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership37.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Grateley 5.4 mi
Salisbury 8.9 mi
Pewsey 10.5 mi
J2 M27 19.2 mi
J2 M27 19.5 mi
J1 M27 19.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bulford in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Durrington 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Amesbury 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newton Tony 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Larkhill 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shipton Bellinger 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Netheravon 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Idmiston 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Porton 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tidworth 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Gomeldon 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Winterbourne Gunner 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Palestine 40 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bulford a nice place to live?

Bulford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bulford is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bulford?

Bulford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 323 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bulford?

Among the top-rated schools in Bulford is Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Bulford in total.

Bulford in context

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Postcode districts in Bulford

SP4 48 ⇄

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