Bursledon vs North Baddesley

Property in North Baddesley commands an average of £390,448, compared with £382,717 in Bursledon – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in North Baddesley it is a terraced at £292,900.

North Baddesley has a crime rate of 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Bursledon at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in North Baddesley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Bursledon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in North Baddesley. There are 2 schools in Bursledon and 2 in North Baddesley.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 435.7 Mbps in North Baddesley and 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97.5% in North Baddesley. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 83.7% in North Baddesley.

→North Baddesley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (436 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bursledon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while North Baddesley averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,270 in North Baddesley. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in North Baddesley.

→Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £32,384 in North Baddesley. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 45.2 in North Baddesley. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 68.9% in North Baddesley. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 61.7% in North Baddesley.

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