Colden Common vs Waterlooville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Waterlooville offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Colden Common has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Colden Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colden Common
£427,667
Waterlooville
£380,974
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Waterlooville
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Waterlooville
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Waterlooville
409
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Waterlooville
71.4
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Waterlooville
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Waterlooville more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £380,974 versus £427,667 in Colden Common. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Waterlooville it is a flat at £160,065.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Colden Common (£340,917 vs £283,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Waterlooville prices grew faster — 34% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 55.4 offences per 1,000 people, Colden Common is the safer of the two – 38% lower than Waterlooville's 76.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colden Common 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Colden Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Waterlooville.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waterlooville School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Waterlooville enjoy 409.0 Mbps on average, while Colden Common lags behind at 173.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 95.3% in Waterlooville. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 79% in Waterlooville.
Waterlooville is the faster of the two by 136% on average download speed (409 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Colden Common is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Waterlooville's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,125 in Waterlooville. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Waterlooville.
Colden Common has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Colden Common has a population of 3,827 while Waterlooville has 34,321. Median household income is £35,168.5 in Colden Common and £33,166.2 in Waterlooville. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 44.7 in Waterlooville. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 57.3% in Waterlooville.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 34,321 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 35% |
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