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Brockenhurst vs Freshwater and Totland

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Freshwater And Totland is about 219% cheaper on average. Brockenhurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockenhurst edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brockenhurst

£1,030,243

Freshwater and Totland

£323,444

Crime Rate

Brockenhurst

54.2

Freshwater and Totland

75.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brockenhurst

100.0%

Freshwater and Totland

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brockenhurst

343.7

Freshwater and Totland

400.3

EPC Rating

Brockenhurst

68.5

Freshwater and Totland

67

Median Income

Brockenhurst

£29,236

Freshwater and Totland

£27,938

The average house price in Freshwater And Totland is £323,444, which is 219% less than Brockenhurst at £1,030,243. The most affordable entry point in Brockenhurst is a flat at £258,100, while in Freshwater And Totland it is a flat at £165,967.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 233% pricier in Brockenhurst (£1,386,294 vs £416,236).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brockenhurst prices grew faster — 54% vs 46%.

With 54.2 offences per 1,000 people, Brockenhurst is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Freshwater And Totland's 75.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockenhurst is violent-crime, while in Freshwater And Totland it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Brockenhurst has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Freshwater And Totland. Brockenhurst has 1 schools in total, while Freshwater And Totland has 2.

Brockenhurst School Inspection Breakdown

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

Freshwater and Totland School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrockenhurstFreshwater and Totland
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Freshwater And Totland offers faster average downloads at 400.3 Mbps, compared to 343.7 Mbps in Brockenhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.5% of premises in Brockenhurst and 98.1% in Freshwater And Totland. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Brockenhurst and 76.4% in Freshwater And Totland.

Freshwater And Totland is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (400 vs 344 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Brockenhurst are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Freshwater And Totland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Brockenhurst and £1,290 in Freshwater And Totland. 58.3% of homes in Brockenhurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Freshwater And Totland.

Brockenhurst has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,236 in Brockenhurst and £27,938 in Freshwater And Totland. The median age is 51.4 in Brockenhurst and 50.5 in Freshwater And Totland. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Brockenhurst and 48.4% in Freshwater And Totland. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Brockenhurst versus 67.6% in Freshwater And Totland.

IndicatorBrockenhurstFreshwater and Totland
Population3,4847,523
Median Age51.450.5
Median Household Income£29,236£27,938
Employment Rate52.9%48.4%
Owner Occupied74.2%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%27.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brockenhurst and Freshwater And Totland?
Brockenhurst and Freshwater And Totland are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brockenhurst or Freshwater And Totland?
Freshwater And Totland is cheaper, with an average house price of £323,444.
Is Brockenhurst or Freshwater And Totland safer?
Brockenhurst has the lower crime rate at 54.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brockenhurst or Freshwater And Totland?
Brockenhurst has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brockenhurst or Freshwater And Totland?
Freshwater And Totland has faster average broadband at 400.3 Mbps.

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