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Bursledon, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bursledon is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,894. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,894 Population 153/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$411,246 home value, $1,348/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Bursledon

Bursledon

Bursledon is a village on the River Hamble in Hampshire, England. It is located within the borough of Eastleigh. Close to the city of Southampton, Bursledon has a railway station, a marina, dockyards and the Bursledon Windmill. Nearby villages include Swanwick, Hamble-le-Rice, Netley and Sarisbury Green.

People

Population6,894
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$411,246
Rent$1,348
Ownership73.0%
Housing Units2,758

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+52.2%

Community

Population6,894
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates50.8866°, -1.3160°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age41.8 years

About Bursledon

Bursledon is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,894. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Bursledon has a population of 6,894 with a density of 153 people per square mile, spread across 45.0 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly Asian (4.7%), with 4.4% White, 1.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.3% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,894
Total Population
153
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
45.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.3%
21% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.7%

Social Characteristics

Bursledon vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Bursledon is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 627 business establishments. 34.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bursledon vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)627

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home34.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bursledon is $411,246, 46% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 73.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,758 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$411,246
46% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.0%
Owner-Occupied73.0%
Renter-Occupied27.0%
Housing Units2,758

Property Tax

Bursledon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area45.0 sq mi (116.6 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates50.8866°N, 1.3160°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 145 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 94 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 119 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 128 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 119 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 135 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 144 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 119 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 33 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 131 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 88 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 52 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 146 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 71 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 21 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 66 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 136 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Bursledon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 52.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.1%
2% below United Kingdom avg
High School+52.2%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density153/sq mi
Total Area45.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home34.4%

Schools in Bursledon

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School - - - -
Hightown Primary School - - - -
Valentine Primary School & Nursery - - - -
King's Academy Lord Wilson - - - -
Fair Ways School - - - -
Bursledon Church of England Infant School - - - -
Bursledon CA Junior School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bursledon

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Express FM Radio - MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Outreach Radio - AAC 32 kbps
Angel Radio - MP3 96 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bursledon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Bembridge Heritage Centre
Bishop's Waltham Museum
Brading Railway Heritage Centre
Brighstone Museum
Bursledon Brickworks
Bursledon Brickworks
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
City Mill
City Museum
Cowes Maritime Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
D-Day Museum
Dimbola Museum and Galleries
Dinosaur Isle
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Nelson
Fort Victoria Country Park
Genesis Expo
Gosport Museum
Gurkha Museum
HMS Agamemnon – Navigating the Legend
Hovercraft Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
Isle of Wight Postal Museum
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
King's Royal Hussars Museum
Landing Craft LCT 7074
Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum
Little Woodham Living History Village
Little Woodham Living History Village
Mary Rose Museum
Medieval Merchants House
Medieval Merchants House
Motoring in Miniature - On Tour
Museum of Island History
Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps
Newport Roman Villa
Old Town Hall
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Romsey Signal Box Project
Royal Green Jackets Museum
Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Royal Military Police Museum
Royal Naval Museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Ryde District Heritage Centre
Saint Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Serle's House
Shears Mill
Shears Mill
Sir Max Aitken Museum
Solent Sky
Solent Sky
Southsea Castle
St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre)
The Buckler's Hard Story Maritime Museum
The Diving Museum
The Gallery
The National Poo Museum
The Rifles Museum
The Shipwreck Centre
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
Train Story
Tudor House Museum
Tudor House Museum
West End Museum
West End Museum
West Wight Heritage Centre
Westbury Manor Museum
Westgate Museum
Wight Aviation Museum
Winchester City Museum
Yarmouth Town Hall

Libraries in Bursledon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alresford Library0.0
Bembridge Library0.0
Bishop's Waltham Library0.0
Bitterne Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Brighstone Community Library0.0
Burgess Road Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chandler's Ford Library0.0
Cobbett Road Library0.0
Cosham Library0.0
Cowes Library0.0
East Cowes Community Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Elson Library0.0
Fair Oak Community Library0.0
Fareham Library0.0
Freshwater Library0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hedge End Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Lockswood Library0.0
Lord Louis Library0.0
Lordshill Library0.0
Lymington Library0.0
Martial Rose Library0.0
Mountbatten Library (ML)0.0
Netley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portswood Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Sandown Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Southampton Central Library0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Stanmore Community Library0.0
Stanmore Library0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Totton Library0.0
University of Portsmouth Library0.0
West End Library0.0
West End Library0.0
Winchester Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bursledon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broad Street Market
Bumbles
Chesapeake Mill
Fareham Market
Fareham Market
Kingsland Market
Kingsland Market
Ryde Market
Ryde Market

Restaurants in Bursledon

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banana Wharf
Little Canton
Lowford Indian Takeaway
Miller & Carter
The Ferry

Cafes in Bursledon

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Doorsteps Cafe
Mermaids
Seahorse Bistro
Tesco Café
The Boathouse

Train Stations in Bursledon

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bursledon

Gas Stations in Bursledon

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Tesco

Breweries in Bursledon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alfred's Brewery
Bowman Ales
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Flack Manor Brewery
Flower Pots Brewery
Flower Pots Inn
Goddards Brewery
Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd
Itchen Valley Brewery
The Southsea Brewing Company
The Southsea Brewing Company
Upham Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery
Wight Knuckle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bursledon

TeamLeagueDivision
Silverlake Stadium
Utilita Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Bursledon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bursledon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Binstead Airfield-Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ginge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenlease Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harpsden Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatchgate Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Haw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield-Small Airport
Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hill Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Homestead Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hopkiln Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bursledon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bursledon Post Office
Montague Avenue Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bursledon

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Complete Fertility Centre
Inclusion
Nayu Wellness Clinic
Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bursledon

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sarisbury Green United Reformed Church
St Leonard’s Church
St Paul’s Church
St. Paul's
Swanwick Shore Strict Baptist Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bursledon

What is the population of Bursledon?

Bursledon has a population of 6,894 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 45.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Bursledon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $411,246 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bursledon?

Bursledon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bursledon?

Bursledon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 627 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bursledon?

The median home value in Bursledon is $411,246. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 73.0%.

How are the schools in Bursledon?

33.1% of adults in Bursledon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 52.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Bursledon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bursledon is 4.4% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian. 95.3% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.

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