Bursledon vs Romsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bursledon wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Romsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Romsey
£482,400
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Romsey
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Romsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Romsey
312.3
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Romsey
70
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Romsey
£31,971
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Romsey commands an average of £482,400, compared with £382,717 in Bursledon – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Romsey it is a flat at £242,739.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Romsey (£422,482 vs £325,884).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Romsey prices grew faster — 31% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Romsey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 54.7 per 1,000 in Bursledon. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Romsey 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 Romsey. There are 2 schools in Bursledon and 7 in Romsey.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Romsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Romsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon and 312.3 Mbps in Romsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 88.6% in Romsey. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 55.9% in Romsey.
Bursledon is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (405 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bursledon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Romsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,262 in Romsey. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Romsey.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £31,970.8 in Romsey. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 46.7 in Romsey. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 58.2% in Romsey. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 68.9% in Romsey. Bursledon has a population of 8,325 and Romsey has 19,643.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Romsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 19,643 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £31,970.8 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 36.5% |
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