Bembridge vs East Wittering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bembridge offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. East Wittering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
East Wittering
£737,460
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
East Wittering
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
East Wittering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
East Wittering
296.9
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
East Wittering
69.3
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
East Wittering
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bembridge is £422,990, which is 43% less than East Wittering at £737,460. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in East Wittering it is a flat at £192,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Bembridge (£239,769 vs £192,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.7 offences per 1,000 people, East Wittering is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Bembridge's 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in East Wittering 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 EastBembridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in East Wittering. Bembridge has 1 schools in total, while East Wittering has 1.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bembridge offers faster average downloads at 379.2 Mbps, compared to 296.9 Mbps in East Wittering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 93.1% in East Wittering. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 51.8% in East Wittering.
Bembridge is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (379 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in East Wittering are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Bembridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,278 in East Wittering. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in East Wittering.
East Wittering has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,515 in East Wittering and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 49.8 in East Wittering. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 53.1% in East Wittering. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 68.3% in East Wittering.
| Indicator | Bembridge | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 31.8% |
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