Hedge End vs West End (Eastleigh)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hedge End wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Hedge End has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hedge End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hedge End
£343,737
West End (Eastleigh)
£343,737
Crime Rate
Hedge End
54.7
West End (Eastleigh)
127.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hedge End
100.0%
West End (Eastleigh)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hedge End
406.8
West End (Eastleigh)
406.8
EPC Rating
Hedge End
73.2
West End (Eastleigh)
73.7
Median Income
Hedge End
£35,092
West End (Eastleigh)
£33,129
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £343,737, Hedge End undercuts West End (eastleigh) (£343,737) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hedge End is a flat at £178,721, while in West End (eastleigh) it is a flat at £178,721.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Hedge End (£463,439 vs £463,439).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hedge End prices grew faster — 4% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hedge End experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 127.3 per 1,000 in West End (eastleigh). The most common crime category in Hedge End is violent-crime, while in West End (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 8 schools in Hedge End, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In West End (eastleigh), which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hedge End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West End (Eastleigh) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hedge End | West End (Eastleigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hedge End averages 406.8 Mbps – ahead of West End (eastleigh)'s 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Hedge End and 97% in West End (eastleigh). Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Hedge End and 74.5% in West End (eastleigh).
Hedge End is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (407 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours West End (eastleigh), scoring 73.7 on average (band C) compared to 73.2 (band C) in Hedge End. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Hedge End and £984 in West End (eastleigh). 71% of homes in Hedge End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.7% in West End (eastleigh).
West End (eastleigh) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.7% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Hedge End and £33,129 in West End (eastleigh). The median age is 44.2 in Hedge End and 43.7 in West End (eastleigh). Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Hedge End and 63% in West End (eastleigh). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Hedge End versus 71% in West End (eastleigh). Hedge End has a population of 23,195 and West End (eastleigh) has 10,865.
| Indicator | Hedge End | West End (Eastleigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,195 | 10,865 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,091.5 | £33,129 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 33.1% |
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