Bursledon vs Fareham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bursledon offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Fareham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Fareham
£406,936
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Fareham
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Fareham
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Fareham
458.6
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Fareham
71.5
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Fareham
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bursledon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £382,717 versus £406,936 in Fareham. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Bursledon (£199,691 vs £172,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fareham prices grew faster — 35% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.4 offences per 1,000 people, Fareham is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Bursledon's 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Fareham 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 EastSchool quality favours Bursledon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Fareham.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fareham School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fareham enjoy 458.6 Mbps on average, while Bursledon lags behind at 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 89.1% in Fareham.
Fareham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (459 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bursledon is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Fareham's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,075 in Fareham. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bursledon has a population of 8,325 while Fareham has 42,246. Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 48 in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 58.2% in Fareham.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 42,246 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.4% |
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