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Bursledon vs Chandler's Ford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bursledon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bursledon

£382,717

Chandler's Ford

£449,614

Crime Rate

Bursledon

54.7

Chandler's Ford

54.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bursledon

100.0%

Chandler's Ford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bursledon

404.9

Chandler's Ford

385.5

EPC Rating

Bursledon

72.6

Chandler's Ford

72.1

Median Income

Bursledon

£34,313

Chandler's Ford

£34,189

At £382,717, Bursledon undercuts Chandler's Ford (£449,614) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Chandler's Ford it is a flat at £208,236.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Chandler's Ford (£330,347 vs £269,902).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chandler's Ford prices grew faster — 9% vs 2%.

Bursledon has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chandler's Ford at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Chandler's Ford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 2 schools in Bursledon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chandler's Ford, which has 12 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Chandler's Ford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBursledonChandler's Ford
Total Schools212
Primary210
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bursledon averages 404.9 Mbps – ahead of Chandler's Ford's 385.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 99% in Chandler's Ford. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 72.8% in Chandler's Ford.

Bursledon is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (405 vs 386 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bursledon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Chandler's Ford averages 72.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,152 in Chandler's Ford. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Chandler's Ford.

Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £34,189 in Chandler's Ford. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44.5 in Chandler's Ford. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 68.5% in Chandler's Ford. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 60.8% in Chandler's Ford.

IndicatorBursledonChandler's Ford
Population8,32531,965
Median Age45.944.5
Median Household Income£34,313£34,189
Employment Rate60.6%60.8%
Owner Occupied74.8%68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified33.2%37.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bursledon and Chandler's Ford?
Bursledon and Chandler's Ford are approximately 7.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bursledon or Chandler's Ford?
Bursledon is cheaper, with an average house price of £382,717.
Is Bursledon or Chandler's Ford safer?
Bursledon has the lower crime rate at 54.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bursledon or Chandler's Ford?
Bursledon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bursledon or Chandler's Ford?
Bursledon has faster average broadband at 404.9 Mbps.

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