Eastleigh vs Kings Worthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Eastleigh is about 33% cheaper on average. Eastleigh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eastleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastleigh
£323,924
Kings Worthy
£484,754
Crime Rate
Eastleigh
54.7
Kings Worthy
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastleigh
100.0%
Kings Worthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eastleigh
415.5
Kings Worthy
322.6
EPC Rating
Eastleigh
72.1
Kings Worthy
72.6
Median Income
Eastleigh
£34,189
Kings Worthy
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Eastleigh is £323,924, which is 33% less than Kings Worthy at £484,754. The most affordable entry point in Eastleigh is a flat at £183,485, while in Kings Worthy it is a flat at £200,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Kings Worthy (£678,306 vs £480,263).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kings Worthy prices grew faster — 14% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Eastleigh is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Kings Worthy's 55.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastleigh is violent-crime, while in Kings Worthy 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 EastEastleigh has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kings Worthy. Eastleigh has 13 schools in total, while Kings Worthy has 1.
Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kings Worthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eastleigh | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eastleigh offers faster average downloads at 415.5 Mbps, compared to 322.6 Mbps in Kings Worthy. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Eastleigh and 95.9% in Kings Worthy. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Eastleigh and 58.1% in Kings Worthy.
Eastleigh is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (416 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kings Worthy are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.1 (band C) in Eastleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Eastleigh and £1,201 in Kings Worthy. 68.6% of homes in Eastleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Kings Worthy.
Kings Worthy has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,054 in Kings Worthy and £34,189 in Eastleigh. The median age is 44.5 in Eastleigh and 44.7 in Kings Worthy. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Eastleigh and 57.8% in Kings Worthy. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Eastleigh versus 65.6% in Kings Worthy.
| Indicator | Eastleigh | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,355 | 4,631 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,189 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.9% | 44.9% |
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