Bursledon vs Denmead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bursledon is about 7% cheaper on average. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Denmead
£413,244
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Denmead
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Denmead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Denmead
409
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Denmead
71.4
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Denmead
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bursledon is £382,717, which is 7% less than Denmead at £413,244. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Denmead it is a flat at £185,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Denmead (£316,197 vs £269,902).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Denmead prices grew faster — 17% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bursledon (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Denmead (55.5 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Denmead 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 EastBursledon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Denmead. Bursledon has 2 schools in total, while Denmead has 2.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Denmead offers faster average downloads at 409.0 Mbps, compared to 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 95.3% in Denmead. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 79% in Denmead.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bursledon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Denmead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,125 in Denmead. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Denmead.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44.7 in Denmead. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.3% in Denmead. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 64.7% in Denmead.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 35% |
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