Bursledon vs East Cowes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
East Cowes is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 58% lower. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
East Cowes
£242,362
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
East Cowes
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
East Cowes
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
East Cowes
443.5
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
East Cowes
67
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
East Cowes
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bursledon commands an average of £382,717, compared with £242,362 in East Cowes – a difference of 58%. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in East Cowes it is a flat at £153,618.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 79% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £324,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Cowes prices grew faster — 37% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBursledon has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39% lower than East Cowes at 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in East Cowes 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bursledon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in East Cowes. There are 2 schools in Bursledon and 2 in East Cowes.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Cowes School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | East Cowes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in East Cowes and 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 94.9% in East Cowes. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 87% in East Cowes.
East Cowes is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (444 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bursledon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in East Cowes. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,290 in East Cowes. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in East Cowes.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £27,938 in East Cowes. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 50.5 in East Cowes. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 48.4% in East Cowes. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 67.6% in East Cowes. Bursledon has a population of 8,325 and East Cowes has 8,424.
| Indicator | Bursledon | East Cowes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 8,424 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £27,938 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 48.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 27.4% |
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