Bursledon vs Horndean
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bursledon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 43% lower. Horndean has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Horndean
£667,841
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Horndean
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Horndean
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Horndean
414.1
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Horndean
71.9
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Horndean
£34,001
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £382,717, Bursledon undercuts Horndean (£667,841) by around 43% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Horndean it is a flat at £164,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Bursledon (£199,691 vs £164,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horndean prices grew faster — 137% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHorndean has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Bursledon at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Horndean 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 Horndean, 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.
Horndean School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Horndean averages 414.1 Mbps – ahead of Bursledon's 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 95.3% in Horndean. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 80.1% in Horndean.
Horndean is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bursledon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Horndean averages 71.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,184 in Horndean. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Horndean.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £34,001.3 in Horndean. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 46.3 in Horndean. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 68.8% in Horndean. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.4% in Horndean.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 34,046 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £34,001.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 36.7% |
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