Bursledon vs Lee-on-the-Solent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lee On The Solent is about 2% cheaper on average. Lee On The Solent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Lee-on-the-Solent
£377,010
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Lee-on-the-Solent
51.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Lee-on-the-Solent
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Lee-on-the-Solent
459.8
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Lee-on-the-Solent
71.5
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Lee-on-the-Solent
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Lee On The Solent is £377,010, which is 2% less than Bursledon at £382,717. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Lee On The Solent it is a flat at £245,079.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Lee On The Solent (£245,079 vs £199,691).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lee On The Solent prices grew faster — 42% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Lee On The Solent (51.3 per 1,000) compared to Bursledon (54.7 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Lee On The Solent 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 80% in Lee On The Solent. Bursledon has 2 schools in total, while Lee On The Solent has 7.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lee-on-the-Solent School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Lee-on-the-Solent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lee On The Solent offers faster average downloads at 459.8 Mbps, compared to 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97.8% in Lee On The Solent. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 90.4% in Lee On The Solent.
Lee On The Solent is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (460 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 71.5 (band C) in Lee On The Solent. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,075 in Lee On The Solent. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Lee On The Solent.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,497 in Lee On The Solent and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 48 in Lee On The Solent. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 58.2% in Lee On The Solent. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 78.5% in Lee On The Solent.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Lee-on-the-Solent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 24,307 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.4% |
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