Bembridge vs Fareham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Fareham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Fareham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Fareham
£406,936
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Fareham
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Fareham
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Fareham
458.6
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Fareham
71.5
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Fareham
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bembridge commands an average of £422,990, compared with £406,936 in Fareham – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £297,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fareham prices grew faster — 35% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFareham has a crime rate of 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48% lower than Bembridge at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Fareham 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 81.8% in Fareham. There are 1 schools in Bembridge and 14 in Fareham.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fareham School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 14 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.6 Mbps in Fareham and 379.2 Mbps in Bembridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 89.1% in Fareham.
Fareham is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (459 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fareham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Bembridge averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,075 in Fareham. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.
Fareham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 48 in Fareham. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 78.5% in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 58.2% in Fareham.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 42,246 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.4% |
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