Bursledon vs Eastleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Eastleigh is about 18% 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
Eastleigh
£323,924
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Eastleigh
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Eastleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Eastleigh
415.5
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Eastleigh
72.1
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Eastleigh
£34,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Eastleigh is £323,924, which is 18% less than Bursledon at £382,717. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Eastleigh it is a flat at £183,485.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £480,263).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eastleigh prices grew faster — 11% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bursledon is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Eastleigh's 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh. Bursledon has 2 schools in total, while Eastleigh has 13.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eastleigh offers faster average downloads at 415.5 Mbps, compared to 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 96.7% in Eastleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 80.2% in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (416 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 72.1 (band C) in Eastleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,152 in Eastleigh. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Eastleigh.
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 Eastleigh. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44.5 in Eastleigh. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 60.8% in Eastleigh. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 68.5% in Eastleigh.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 48,355 |
| 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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