Bursledon vs Netley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bursledon wins on house prices with a 83% gap. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Netley
£2,192,500
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Netley
54.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Netley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Netley
404.9
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Netley
72.6
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Netley
£34,313
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Netley commands an average of £2,192,500, compared with £382,717 in Bursledon – a difference of 83%. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Netley it is a detached at £755,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Netley (£755,000 vs £580,825).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 6 years, Netley prices grew faster — 437% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Bursledon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 54.8 per 1,000 in Netley. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Netley 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bursledon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Netley. There are 2 schools in Bursledon and 2 in Netley.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Netley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Netley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon and 404.9 Mbps in Netley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97.3% in Netley. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 75.5% in Netley.
Bursledon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (405 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bursledon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Netley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,030 in Netley. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Netley.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £34,313 in Netley. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 45.9 in Netley. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 60.6% in Netley. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 74.8% in Netley. Bursledon has a population of 8,325 and Netley has 6,309.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Netley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 6,309 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £34,313 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.2% |
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