Colden Common vs Eastleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eastleigh wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Eastleigh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Colden Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colden Common
£427,667
Eastleigh
£323,924
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Eastleigh
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Eastleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Eastleigh
415.5
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Eastleigh
72.1
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Eastleigh
£34,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £323,924, Eastleigh undercuts Colden Common (£427,667) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Eastleigh it is a flat at £183,485.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Colden Common (£340,917 vs £287,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eastleigh prices grew faster — 11% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Eastleigh experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 55.4 per 1,000 in Colden Common. The most common crime category in Colden Common is violent-crime, while in 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Colden Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Eastleigh, which has 13 schools, the figure is 100%.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eastleigh averages 415.5 Mbps – ahead of Colden Common's 173.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 96.7% in Eastleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 80.2% in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh is the faster of the two by 139% on average download speed (416 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Colden Common, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 72.1 (band C) in Eastleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,152 in Eastleigh. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Eastleigh.
Colden Common has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,168.5 in Colden Common and £34,189 in Eastleigh. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 44.5 in Eastleigh. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 60.8% in Eastleigh. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Colden Common versus 68.5% in Eastleigh. Colden Common has a population of 3,827 and Eastleigh has 48,355.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 48,355 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £34,189 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 37.9% |
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