Bursledon vs West End (Eastleigh)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, West End (eastleigh) offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
West End (Eastleigh)
£343,737
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
West End (Eastleigh)
127.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
West End (Eastleigh)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
West End (Eastleigh)
406.8
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
West End (Eastleigh)
73.7
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
West End (Eastleigh)
£33,129
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find West End (eastleigh) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £343,737 versus £382,717 in Bursledon. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in West End (eastleigh) it is a flat at £178,721.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £463,439).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, West End (eastleigh) prices grew faster — 4% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bursledon is the safer of the two – 133% lower than West End (eastleigh)'s 127.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in West End (eastleigh) 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 EastSchool quality favours Bursledon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in West End (eastleigh).
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West End (Eastleigh) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | West End (Eastleigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in West End (eastleigh) enjoy 406.8 Mbps on average, while Bursledon lags behind at 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 97% in West End (eastleigh). Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 74.5% in West End (eastleigh).
West End (eastleigh) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in West End (eastleigh) is band C (score 73.7), ahead of Bursledon's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £984 in West End (eastleigh). 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.7% in West End (eastleigh).
West End (eastleigh) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.7% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bursledon has a population of 8,325 while West End (eastleigh) has 10,865. Median household income is £34,313 in Bursledon and £33,129 in West End (eastleigh). The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 43.7 in West End (eastleigh). Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 63% in West End (eastleigh).
| Indicator | Bursledon | West End (Eastleigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 10,865 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £33,129 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.1% |
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