Brockenhurst vs Holbury

Property in Brockenhurst commands an average of £1,030,243, compared with £310,156 in Holbury – a difference of 232%. The most affordable entry point in Brockenhurst is a flat at £258,100, while in Holbury it is a flat at £232,500.

Brockenhurst has a crime rate of 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Holbury at 54.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockenhurst is violent-crime, while in Holbury it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Brockenhurst, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Holbury. There are 1 schools in Brockenhurst and 4 in Holbury.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 408.9 Mbps in Holbury and 343.7 Mbps in Brockenhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.5% of premises in Brockenhurst and 97.3% in Holbury. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Brockenhurst and 78.4% in Holbury.

→Holbury is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (409 vs 344 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brockenhurst leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Holbury averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Brockenhurst and £1,278 in Holbury. 58.3% of homes in Brockenhurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Holbury.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,236 in Brockenhurst and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 51.4 in Brockenhurst and 51.4 in Holbury. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Brockenhurst versus 74.2% in Holbury. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Brockenhurst and 52.9% in Holbury.

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