Bursledon vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Havant offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Havant is £351,260, which is 9% less than Bursledon at £382,717. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Bursledon (£199,691 vs £157,274).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Havant prices grew faster — 25% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bursledon (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Havant (76.7 per 1,000), a 40% difference. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Havant 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 76.9% in Havant. Bursledon has 2 schools in total, while Havant has 17.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havant School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Havant offers faster average downloads at 447.7 Mbps, compared to 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (448 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 70.5 (band C) in Havant. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,251 in Havant. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Havant.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £31,071 in Havant. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 56% in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 68.8% in Havant.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.1% |
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