Bursledon vs Winchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bursledon offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Bursledon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bursledon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bursledon
£382,717
Winchester
£652,692
Crime Rate
Bursledon
54.7
Winchester
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bursledon
100.0%
Winchester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bursledon
404.9
Winchester
322.6
EPC Rating
Bursledon
72.6
Winchester
72.6
Median Income
Bursledon
£34,313
Winchester
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bursledon is £382,717, which is 41% less than Winchester at £652,692. The most affordable entry point in Bursledon is a flat at £199,691, while in Winchester it is a flat at £340,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Winchester (£552,694 vs £269,902).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winchester prices grew faster — 22% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bursledon (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Winchester (55.6 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Bursledon is violent-crime, while in Winchester 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 100% in Winchester. Bursledon has 2 schools in total, while Winchester has 13.
Bursledon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Winchester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bursledon | Winchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bursledon offers faster average downloads at 404.9 Mbps, compared to 322.6 Mbps in Winchester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bursledon and 95.9% in Winchester. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Bursledon and 58.1% in Winchester.
Bursledon is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (405 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bursledon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Winchester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,030 in Bursledon and £1,201 in Winchester. 70.4% of homes in Bursledon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Winchester.
Bursledon has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,054 in Winchester and £34,313 in Bursledon. The median age is 45.9 in Bursledon and 44.7 in Winchester. Employment rates stand at 60.6% in Bursledon and 57.8% in Winchester. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bursledon versus 65.6% in Winchester.
| Indicator | Bursledon | Winchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,325 | 47,965 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,313 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 60.6% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 44.9% |
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