Bursledon vs Whiteley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Whiteley wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Whiteley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Whiteley
£369,558
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Whiteley
38.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Whiteley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Whiteley
438.7
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Whiteley
72
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Whiteley
£36,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £369,558, Whiteley undercuts Bursledon (£382,717) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Whiteley it is a flat at £205,605.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Bursledon (£580,825 vs £484,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bursledon prices grew faster — 2% vs -38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Whiteley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38 per 1,000 versus 54.7 per 1,000 in Bursledon. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Whiteley 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 Whiteley, 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.
Whiteley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Whiteley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Whiteley averages 438.7 Mbps – ahead of Bursledon's 404.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 94.6% in Whiteley. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 85.2% in Whiteley.
Whiteley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (439 vs 405 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bursledon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Whiteley averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,138 in Whiteley. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Whiteley.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,275.5 in Whiteley and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 46.4 in Whiteley. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 72% in Whiteley. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 58% in Whiteley.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Whiteley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 9,350 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £36,275.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 39.1% |
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