Bursledon vs Southampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Southampton offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Southampton
£337,696
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Southampton
120.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Southampton
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Southampton
417.8
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Southampton
70
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Southampton
£29,874
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Southampton is £337,696, which is 13% less than Bursledon at £382,717. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Southampton it is a flat at £174,283.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Bursledon (£199,691 vs £174,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bursledon prices grew faster — 2% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bursledon (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Southampton (120.3 per 1,000), a 120% difference. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Southampton 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 EastBursledon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88% in Southampton. Bursledon has 2 schools in total, while Southampton has 66.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southampton School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 66 schools (53 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 66 |
| Primary | 2 | 53 |
| Secondary | 0 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Southampton offers faster average downloads at 417.8 Mbps, compared to 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 88.5% in Southampton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 80.1% in Southampton.
Southampton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (418 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bursledon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Southampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,003 in Southampton. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Southampton.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £29,874 in Southampton. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 38.7 in Southampton. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.9% in Southampton. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 47.7% in Southampton.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 249,633 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 38.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £29,874 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 47.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 31.6% |
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