Bursledon vs Rownhams
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bursledon wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Rownhams has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Rownhams
£423,771
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Rownhams
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Rownhams
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Rownhams
447.4
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Rownhams
70
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Rownhams
£31,129
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £382,717, Bursledon undercuts Rownhams (£423,771) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Rownhams it is a flat at £192,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Rownhams (£417,750 vs £325,884).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rownhams prices grew faster — 23% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Rownhams experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.8 per 1,000 versus 54.7 per 1,000 in Bursledon. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Rownhams 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 Rownhams, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rownhams School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Rownhams |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Rownhams averages 447.4 Mbps – ahead of Bursledon's 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97.6% in Rownhams. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 86.6% in Rownhams.
Rownhams is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (447 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bursledon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Rownhams. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,136 in Rownhams. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.9% in Rownhams.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £31,129 in Rownhams. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 42 in Rownhams. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 59.8% in Rownhams. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 58.3% in Rownhams. Bursledon has a population of 8,325 and Rownhams has 4,796.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Rownhams |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 4,796 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £31,129 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.7% |
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