Area guide · Hampshire

Living in Sandown

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

At a glance

Sandown is a village in Hampshire, South East with a population of 11,652. The average house price is £273,925 and the overall crime rate is 75.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sandown ranks

Population

11,652

Avg House Price

£273,925

Crime Rate

75.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

409 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,938

Median Age

50.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sandown's detached homes (£358,393) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£164,849).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sandown prices have risen 49% over the last 9 years (£183,731 → £273,925).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£358,393	£315,000	99
Semi-Detached	£259,329	£245,000	47
Terraced	£216,453	£204,000	35
Flat	£164,849	£132,000	50

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sandown is 75.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Broadlea Primary School	Primary	Good
The Bay Church of England School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Sandown averages 409 Mbps — 309% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sandown homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 54.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67
% Rated C or Above	54.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,290

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,652
Median Age	50.5
Median Household Income	£27,938
Employment Rate	48.4%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sandown?

The average house price in Sandown is £273,925 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Sandown is a flat, with an average price of £164,849.

Is Sandown a safe place to live?

Sandown has a recorded crime rate of 75.9 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 Sandown?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Sandown?

Average broadband download speeds in Sandown are around 409 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.

How big is Sandown?

Sandown is a settlement in Hampshire with a population of approximately 11,652.

Most compared with

How does Sandown stack up against its neighbours?

Bembridge

Sandown

House price: £422,990 · £273,925
Crime rate: 76 · 75.9
Distance: 4.1 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Sandown

House price: £436,368 · £273,925
Crime rate: 54.4 · 75.9
Distance: 14.4 mi

Cowes

Sandown

House price: £335,058 · £273,925
Crime rate: 75.7 · 75.9
Distance: 9.6 mi

East Cowes

Sandown

House price: £242,362 · £273,925
Crime rate: 75.9 · 75.9
Distance: 8.8 mi

Fareham

Sandown

House price: £406,936 · £273,925
Crime rate: 51.4 · 75.9
Distance: 13.7 mi

Gosport

Sandown

House price: £249,661 · £273,925
Crime rate: 74.4 · 75.9
Distance: 10.4 mi

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