Barton on Sea vs Bransgore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Barton on Sea | Bransgore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Barton on Sea | Bransgore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,763 | 3,688 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £29,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.6% |
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