Area guide · Havant

Living in Emsworth

A snapshot of life in Emsworth, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Emsworth is a village in Havant, South East with a population of 11,512. The average house price is £469,264 and the overall crime rate is 76.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Emsworth ranks

Population

11,512

Avg House Price

£469,264

Crime Rate

76.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

433 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,025.5

Median Age

48.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Emsworth's detached homes (£672,102) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£202,550).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Emsworth prices have risen 19% over the last 9 years (£394,701 → £469,264).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£672,102	£585,000	85
Semi-Detached	£408,960	£385,000	71
Terraced	£372,326	£352,500	58
Flat	£202,550	£187,500	30

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Emsworth is 76.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Emsworth: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Emsworth Primary School	Primary	Good
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Emsworth averages 433 Mbps — 333% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Emsworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.4
% Rated C or Above	61.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,241

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,512
Median Age	48.3
Median Household Income	£29,025.5
Employment Rate	54.3%
Owner Occupied	66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Emsworth?

The average house price in Emsworth is £469,264 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Emsworth?

The most affordable entry point in Emsworth is a flat, with an average price of £202,550.

Is Emsworth a safe place to live?

Emsworth has a recorded crime rate of 76.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Emsworth?

Emsworth has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Emsworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Emsworth are around 433 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.9% of premises.

How big is Emsworth?

Emsworth is a settlement in Havant with a population of approximately 11,512.

Most compared with

How does Emsworth stack up against its neighbours?

Barnham (Arun)

Emsworth

House price: £433,494 · £469,264
Crime rate: 27 · 76.8
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bembridge

Emsworth

House price: £422,990 · £469,264
Crime rate: 76 · 76.8
Distance: 13.0 mi

Bishop's Waltham

Emsworth

House price: £343,737 · £469,264
Crime rate: 55.2 · 76.8
Distance: 14.0 mi

Bognor Regis

Emsworth

House price: £348,998 · £469,264
Crime rate: 71.8 · 76.8
Distance: 12.2 mi

Chichester

Emsworth

House price: £550,043 · £469,264
Crime rate: 61.9 · 76.8
Distance: 7.2 mi

Denmead

Emsworth

House price: £413,244 · £469,264
Crime rate: 55.5 · 76.8
Distance: 6.6 mi

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