Bursledon vs Chandler's Ford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBursledon 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Bursledon | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 12 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 31,965 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £34,189 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 37.9% |
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