Bursledon vs Waterlooville

Property in Bursledon commands an average of £382,717, compared with £380,974 in Waterlooville – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Waterlooville it is a flat at £160,065.

Residents of Bursledon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 76.7 per 1,000 in Waterlooville. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville. There are 2 schools in Bursledon and 13 in Waterlooville.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 409.0 Mbps in Waterlooville and 404.9 Mbps in Bursledon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 95.3% in Waterlooville. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 79% in Waterlooville.

→Waterlooville is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bursledon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Waterlooville averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,125 in Waterlooville. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Waterlooville.

→Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £33,166.2 in Waterlooville. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44.7 in Waterlooville. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 64.7% in Waterlooville. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.3% in Waterlooville.

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