Bembridge vs Denmead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Denmead wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Denmead
£413,244
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Denmead
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Denmead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Denmead
409
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Denmead
71.4
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Denmead
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bembridge commands an average of £422,990, compared with £413,244 in Denmead – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Denmead it is a flat at £185,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £316,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bembridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Denmead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Bembridge. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Denmead it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Bembridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Denmead. There are 1 schools in Bembridge and 2 in Denmead.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.0 Mbps in Denmead and 379.2 Mbps in Bembridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 95.3% in Denmead. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 79% in Denmead.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (409 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Denmead, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Bembridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,125 in Denmead. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Denmead.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 44.7 in Denmead. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 57.3% in Denmead. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 64.7% in Denmead. Bembridge has a population of 3,564 and Denmead has 6,509.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 35% |
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