Bursledon vs Hedge End
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Hedge End is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Hedge End
£343,737
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Hedge End
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Hedge End
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Hedge End
406.8
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Hedge End
73.2
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Hedge End
£35,092
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £343,737, Hedge End undercuts Bursledon (£382,717) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Hedge End it is a flat at £178,721.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £463,439).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hedge End prices grew faster — 4% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBursledon has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Hedge End at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Hedge End 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Bursledon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hedge End, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hedge End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Hedge End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hedge End averages 406.8 Mbps – ahead of Bursledon's 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97% in Hedge End. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 74.5% in Hedge End.
Hedge End is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hedge End, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Bursledon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,092 in Hedge End. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Hedge End.
Hedge End has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Hedge End and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44.2 in Hedge End. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 60.4% in Hedge End. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 68.3% in Hedge End. Bursledon has a population of 8,325 and Hedge End has 23,195.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Hedge End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 23,195 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £35,091.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 39% |
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