Brockenhurst vs Rownhams

Property in Brockenhurst commands an average of £1,030,243, compared with £423,771 in Rownhams – a difference of 143%. The most affordable entry point in Brockenhurst is a flat at £258,100, while in Rownhams it is a flat at £192,500.

Residents of Rownhams experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.8 per 1,000 versus 54.2 per 1,000 in Brockenhurst. The most common crime category in Brockenhurst is violent-crime, while in Rownhams 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 Rownhams. There are 1 schools in Brockenhurst and 2 in Rownhams.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 447.4 Mbps in Rownhams and 343.7 Mbps in Brockenhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.5% of premises in Brockenhurst and 97.6% in Rownhams. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Brockenhurst and 86.6% in Rownhams.

→Rownhams is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (447 vs 344 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Rownhams leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Brockenhurst averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Brockenhurst and £1,136 in Rownhams. 58.3% of homes in Brockenhurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.9% in Rownhams.

→Rownhams has more energy-efficient housing — 63.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,129 in Rownhams and £29,236 in Brockenhurst. The median age is 51.4 in Brockenhurst and 42 in Rownhams. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Brockenhurst versus 58.3% in Rownhams. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Brockenhurst and 59.8% in Rownhams.

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