Bembridge vs East Cowes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, East Cowes offers lower property prices by roughly 75%. East Cowes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
East Cowes
£242,362
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
East Cowes
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
East Cowes
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
East Cowes
443.5
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
East Cowes
67
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
East Cowes
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find East Cowes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,362 versus £422,990 in Bembridge. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in East Cowes it is a flat at £153,618.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 115% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £216,653).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Cowes prices grew faster — 37% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 75.9 offences per 1,000 people, East Cowes is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bembridge's 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in East Cowes 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 EastSchool quality favours Bembridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in East Cowes.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Cowes School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | East Cowes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Cowes enjoy 443.5 Mbps on average, while Bembridge lags behind at 379.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 94.9% in East Cowes. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 87% in East Cowes.
East Cowes is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (444 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bembridge is band C (score 67), ahead of East Cowes's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,290 in East Cowes. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in East Cowes.
Bembridge has more energy-efficient housing — 54.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bembridge has a population of 3,564 while East Cowes has 8,424. Median household income is £27,938 in Bembridge and £27,938 in East Cowes. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 50.5 in East Cowes. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 48.4% in East Cowes.
| Indicator | Bembridge | East Cowes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 8,424 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £27,938 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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