Bursledon vs Colden Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bursledon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Colden Common
£427,667
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Colden Common
55.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Colden Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Colden Common
173.6
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Colden Common
72.2
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Colden Common
£35,169
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £382,717, Bursledon undercuts Colden Common (£427,667) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Colden Common it is a flat at £168,680.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Colden Common (£340,917 vs £269,902).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Colden Common prices grew faster — 6% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBursledon has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Colden Common at 55.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Colden Common 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 Colden Common, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Colden Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bursledon averages 404.9 Mbps – ahead of Colden Common's 173.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 77.9% in Colden Common. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 25.7% in Colden Common.
Bursledon is the faster of the two by 133% on average download speed (405 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bursledon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Colden Common averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,162 in Colden Common. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Colden Common.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,168.5 in Colden Common and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44 in Colden Common. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 67.6% in Colden Common. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 61.8% in Colden Common.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Colden Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 3,827 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £35,168.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 37.2% |
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