Bursledon vs Holbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Holbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Holbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Holbury
£310,156
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Holbury
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Holbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Holbury
408.9
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Holbury
68.5
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Holbury
£29,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £310,156, Holbury undercuts Bursledon (£382,717) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Holbury it is a flat at £232,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £395,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHolbury has a crime rate of 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bursledon at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Holbury 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 Holbury, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Holbury averages 408.9 Mbps – ahead of Bursledon's 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97.3% in Holbury. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 78.4% in Holbury.
Holbury is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bursledon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Holbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,278 in Holbury. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Holbury.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 51.4 in Holbury. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 52.9% in Holbury. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 74.2% in Holbury. Bursledon has a population of 8,325 and Holbury has 7,339.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 7,339 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 31.2% |
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