Bembridge vs Emsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bembridge is about 10% cheaper on average. Bembridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Emsworth
£469,264
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Emsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Emsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Emsworth
433.4
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Emsworth
69.4
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Emsworth
£29,026
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bembridge is £422,990, which is 10% less than Emsworth at £469,264. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Emsworth it is a flat at £202,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £372,326).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bembridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 76 offences per 1,000 people, Bembridge is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Emsworth's 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Emsworth 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 Emsworth. Bembridge has 1 schools in total, while Emsworth has 2.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Emsworth offers faster average downloads at 433.4 Mbps, compared to 379.2 Mbps in Bembridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 96.9% in Emsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 84.6% in Emsworth.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (433 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Emsworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Bembridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,241 in Emsworth. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Emsworth.
Emsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,025.5 in Emsworth and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 48.3 in Emsworth. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 54.3% in Emsworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 66.7% in Emsworth.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 11,512 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £29,025.5 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 31.9% |
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