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Barton on Sea vs Bransgore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Barton On Sea wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barton on Sea

£479,998

Bransgore

£522,469

Crime Rate

Barton on Sea

54.4

Bransgore

54.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton on Sea

N/A

Bransgore

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton on Sea

332.8

Bransgore

405.8

EPC Rating

Barton on Sea

68.5

Bransgore

68.9

Median Income

Barton on Sea

£29,236

Bransgore

£29,719

At £479,998, Barton On Sea undercuts Bransgore (£522,469) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton On Sea is a terraced at £289,470, while in Bransgore it is a flat at £344,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Bransgore (£436,269 vs £305,103).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton On Sea prices grew faster — 34% vs 31%.

Residents of Barton On Sea experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.4 per 1,000 versus 54.5 per 1,000 in Bransgore. The most common crime category in Barton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Bransgore it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality data is not fully available for both Barton On Sea and Bransgore. Barton On Sea has 0 schools and Bransgore has 1 schools.

Barton on Sea School Inspection Breakdown

Bransgore School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBarton on SeaBransgore
Total Schools01
Primary01
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bransgore averages 405.8 Mbps – ahead of Barton On Sea's 332.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Barton On Sea and 96.3% in Bransgore. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Barton On Sea and 77.9% in Bransgore.

Bransgore is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (406 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bransgore leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Barton On Sea averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barton On Sea and £1,257 in Bransgore. 58.3% of homes in Barton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Bransgore.

Bransgore has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,719.3 in Bransgore and £29,236 in Barton On Sea. The median age is 51.4 in Barton On Sea and 49.3 in Bransgore. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Barton On Sea versus 69.1% in Bransgore. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Barton On Sea and 53.5% in Bransgore.

IndicatorBarton on SeaBransgore
Population6,7633,688
Median Age51.449.3
Median Household Income£29,236£29,719.3
Employment Rate52.9%53.5%
Owner Occupied74.2%69.1%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%31.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton On Sea and Bransgore?
Barton On Sea and Bransgore are approximately 4.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton On Sea or Bransgore?
Barton On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £479,998.
Is Barton On Sea or Bransgore safer?
Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton On Sea or Bransgore?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barton On Sea or Bransgore?
Bransgore has faster average broadband at 405.8 Mbps.

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