School Catchments and House Prices in Bursledon
In the Bursledon area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Bursledon area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Bursledon school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £475,000 and a detached home averages £500,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Bursledon area
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What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Bursledon numbers
The schools families ask about here are Bursledon Church of England Infant School, Bursledon Junior School (CA), Secondary schools nearby, Sixth-form & college and Independent options (Southampton). 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Transport in Bursledon is well served, its own station plus the M27 close by. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
By price, Bursledon ranks 116 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £475,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,310, against an average of £2,319 across the county locations we cover.
How Bursledon scores for different buyers
Bursledon is a historic, riverside sailing village on the River Hamble.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Bursledon property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A pretty riverside village with an infant and junior school and Manor Farm Country Park close by; secondaries are nearby not in the village. |
| Commuters (to Southampton/city) | ★★★★☆ | Its own station on the Southampton to Fareham line and the M27 (junction 8) give quick links; change for fast London. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | A characterful, walkable village near Southampton General, appealing to those trading down into somewhere pretty. |
| Boating & water-lovers | ★★★★★ | Marinas and boatyards on the Hamble and centuries of sailing heritage make this a top pick for anyone drawn to the water. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | A desirable, largely period village, entry-level and new-build stock is limited, so value is harder to find here. |
Sailors & water-lovers
People who want to live in a working sailing village, marinas, boatyards and the river on the doorstep.
Downsizers & lifestyle buyers
People wanting a historic, characterful village by the river, with Old Bursledon's charm and Southampton close by.
Families & professionals
People drawn to the village schools, the history and the countryside, wanting riverside life within reach of Southampton and the M27.
Bursledon is known locally for HMS Elephant & Nelson, and Bursledon Windmill. HMS Elephant, launched at Bursledon in 1786, carried Nelson as his flagship at the Battle of Copenhagen, and the Elephant Boatyard on the river still bears the ship's name.
Practical detail for Bursledon: the SO31 postcode district, own station (Bursledon, Southampton to Fareham line), change for fast London and nearest A and E is Southampton General (University Hospital Southampton), a short drive; verify with NHS.
Bursledon at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Bursledon Junior School (CA) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Secondary schools nearby | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Sixth-form & college | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent options (Southampton) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Bursledon
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £47,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Bursledon, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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