Holbury vs Southampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Holbury wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Holbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holbury
£310,156
Southampton
£337,696
Crime Rate
Holbury
54.5
Southampton
120.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holbury
100.0%
Southampton
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holbury
408.9
Southampton
417.8
EPC Rating
Holbury
68.5
Southampton
70
Median Income
Holbury
£29,236
Southampton
£29,874
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £310,156, Holbury undercuts Southampton (£337,696) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Holbury is a flat at £232,500, while in Southampton it is a flat at £174,283.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Holbury (£232,500 vs £174,283).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Holbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.5 per 1,000 versus 120.3 per 1,000 in Southampton. The most common crime category in Holbury is violent-crime, while in Southampton 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 4 schools in Holbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Southampton, which has 66 schools, the figure is 88%.
Holbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southampton School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 66 schools (53 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Holbury | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 66 |
| Primary | 3 | 53 |
| Secondary | 1 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Southampton averages 417.8 Mbps – ahead of Holbury's 408.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Holbury and 88.5% in Southampton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Holbury and 80.1% in Southampton.
Southampton is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (418 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Southampton, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Holbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Holbury and £1,003 in Southampton. 58.3% of homes in Holbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Southampton.
Southampton has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,874 in Southampton and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 51.4 in Holbury and 38.7 in Southampton. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Holbury and 57.9% in Southampton. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Holbury versus 47.7% in Southampton. Holbury has a population of 7,339 and Southampton has 249,633.
| Indicator | Holbury | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,339 | 249,633 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 38.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £29,874 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 47.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.6% |
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