Town Pop. 5,431

Living in Durrington: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Durrington scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 39/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the SP4 postcode district, Durrington ranks 3rd. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (11) and lifestyle (21). For the surrounding area, see SP4 postcode district.

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Durrington scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
66.1 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 136 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 94 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 22 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ivors Court 27 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 23 crimes
  3. 3 Windsor Road 18 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
5 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Avon Valley AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    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
11
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital10.1 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital20.9 mi
Southampton General Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Barcroft Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,886 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 130 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate65.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.7%Unemployed2%Retired21.1%Student2.2%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)21.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership59.8%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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
39
Grateley 7.2 mi
Salisbury 9 mi
Pewsey 9.9 mi
J2 M27 20.5 mi
J2 M27 20.8 mi
J1 M27 20.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 27
Detached £370,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£279k £329k £380k £431k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Larkhill 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bulford 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Amesbury 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Netheravon 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newton Tony 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shipton Bellinger 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Porton 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Shrewton 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Tidworth 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Idmiston 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Winterbourne Gunner 39 6.0 mi away ⇄
Gomeldon 37 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Durrington a nice place to live?

Durrington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Durrington is 49/100, 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 Durrington?

Durrington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 359 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Durrington?

Among the top-rated schools in Durrington are Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School, Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Durrington in total.

What are house prices like in Durrington?

The current median house price in Durrington is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Durrington in context

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Postcode districts in Durrington

SP4 48 ⇄

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