Bursledon vs Portsmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Portsmouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Portsmouth
£339,811
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Portsmouth
112.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Portsmouth
95.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Portsmouth
418.4
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Portsmouth
70.1
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Portsmouth
£30,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £339,811, Portsmouth undercuts Bursledon (£382,717) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Portsmouth it is a flat at £177,807.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £465,561).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Portsmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBursledon has a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 106% lower than Portsmouth at 112.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, which has 62 schools, the figure is 95.9%.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Portsmouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.9% of 62 schools (50 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 62 |
| Primary | 2 | 50 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Portsmouth averages 418.4 Mbps – ahead of Bursledon's 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 91.7% in Portsmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 80% in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (418 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bursledon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Portsmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £950 in Portsmouth. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Portsmouth.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £30,661 in Portsmouth. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 39.8 in Portsmouth. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.2% in Portsmouth. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 52.3% in Portsmouth. Bursledon has a population of 8,325 and Portsmouth has 223,324.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 223,324 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £30,661 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 30% |
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