Bursledon vs Kings Worthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bursledon is about 21% cheaper on average. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Kings Worthy
£484,754
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Kings Worthy
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Kings Worthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Kings Worthy
322.6
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Kings Worthy
72.6
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Kings Worthy
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bursledon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £382,717 versus £484,754 in Kings Worthy. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Kings Worthy it is a flat at £200,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Kings Worthy (£448,341 vs £325,884).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kings Worthy prices grew faster — 14% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bursledon is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Kings Worthy's 55.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Kings Worthy 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 EastSchool quality favours Bursledon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kings Worthy.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kings Worthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bursledon enjoy 404.9 Mbps on average, while Kings Worthy lags behind at 322.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 95.9% in Kings Worthy. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 58.1% in Kings Worthy.
Bursledon is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (405 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bursledon is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Kings Worthy's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,201 in Kings Worthy. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Kings Worthy.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bursledon has a population of 8,325 while Kings Worthy has 4,631. Median household income is £37,054 in Kings Worthy and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44.7 in Kings Worthy. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.8% in Kings Worthy.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 4,631 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 44.9% |
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