Bransgore vs Brockenhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bransgore wins on house prices with a 49% gap. Brockenhurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bransgore edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bransgore
£522,469
Brockenhurst
£1,030,243
Crime Rate
Bransgore
54.5
Brockenhurst
54.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bransgore
100.0%
Brockenhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bransgore
405.8
Brockenhurst
343.7
EPC Rating
Bransgore
68.9
Brockenhurst
68.5
Median Income
Bransgore
£29,719
Brockenhurst
£29,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Brockenhurst commands an average of £1,030,243, compared with £522,469 in Bransgore – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Bransgore is a flat at £344,625, while in Brockenhurst it is a flat at £258,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Brockenhurst (£1,386,294 vs £647,797).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brockenhurst prices grew faster — 54% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Brockenhurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.2 per 1,000 versus 54.5 per 1,000 in Bransgore. The most common crime category in Bransgore is violent-crime, while in Brockenhurst 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bransgore, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brockenhurst. There are 1 schools in Bransgore and 1 in Brockenhurst.
Bransgore School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brockenhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bransgore | Brockenhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 405.8 Mbps in Bransgore and 343.7 Mbps in Brockenhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Bransgore and 83.5% in Brockenhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Bransgore and 65.4% in Brockenhurst.
Bransgore is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (406 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bransgore, scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Brockenhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,257 in Bransgore and £1,278 in Brockenhurst. 59.1% of homes in Bransgore have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Brockenhurst.
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 Brockenhurst. The median age is 49.3 in Bransgore and 51.4 in Brockenhurst. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Bransgore and 52.9% in Brockenhurst. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Bransgore versus 74.2% in Brockenhurst. Bransgore has a population of 3,688 and Brockenhurst has 3,484.
| Indicator | Bransgore | Brockenhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,688 | 3,484 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,719.3 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 31.2% |
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