Bursledon vs Gosport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gosport offers lower property prices by roughly 53%. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Gosport
£249,661
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Gosport
74.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Gosport
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Gosport
467.3
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Gosport
70
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Gosport
£31,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Gosport is £249,661, which is 53% less than Bursledon at £382,717. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £437,331).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gosport prices grew faster — 28% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bursledon is the safer of the two – 36% lower than Gosport's 74.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Gosport 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 83.3% in Gosport. Bursledon has 2 schools in total, while Gosport has 26.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gosport School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 26 |
| Primary | 2 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gosport offers faster average downloads at 467.3 Mbps, compared to 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 92.2% in Gosport.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (467 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 70 (band C) in Gosport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,036 in Gosport. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Gosport.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £31,770 in Gosport. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 45 in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.3% in Gosport. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 63.6% in Gosport.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 70,120 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £31,770 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 24.8% |
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