From shipyards to strawberry fields
Bursledon's riverside once built ships — the Elephant Boatyard here constructed HMS Elephant, which carried Nelson to the Battle of Copenhagen — before the local economy shifted toward arable and strawberry farming from the 1870s onward. That layered history shows up in a genuine mix of older riverside cottages and later village housing.
A well-known filming backdrop
The village, its marina and the surrounding waterfront were the main filming location for the BBC series Howards' Way in the 1980s, and Bursledon Windmill remains a working landmark on the edge of the village, both useful reference points if you're trying to describe your exact location to an installer.
Eastleigh Borough Council, with a local area committee
Bursledon falls under Eastleigh Borough Council for planning purposes, with a local area committee covering Bursledon, Hamble and Hound handling more local-level council business. The Bursledon Brickworks Museum nearby, the last surviving Victorian steam-powered brickworks in the country, is a reminder of just how much building material once moved through this stretch of the Hamble.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Bursledon village itself, including the waterfront?+
Yes, including properties near the marina and along the river — let us know your exact location when you get in touch.
Does being right on the river affect how often a roof needs cleaning?+
Riverside properties can see more moisture in the air, which may mean algae and moss establish a little faster than further inland — worth keeping an eye on.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Southampton City Council – Planning & Building Control — Local planning authority for properties within Southampton itself.
- Fareham Borough Council – Planning Services — Local planning authority covering Stubbington, Sarisbury Green, Swanwick, Sarisbury, Burridge, Park Gate and Lower Swanwick.
- Winchester City Council – Planning — Local planning authority covering Bishop's Waltham.
- GOV.UK – Planning Permission: When You Need It — Government guidance on when planning permission is required for building work in England and Wales.
- Health and Safety Executive – Working at Height — Official guidance on working safely at height, relevant to any roof access.