Bembridge vs Gosport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gosport wins on house prices with a 69% gap. Gosport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Gosport
£249,661
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Gosport
74.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Gosport
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Gosport
467.3
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Gosport
70
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Gosport
£31,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £249,661, Gosport undercuts Bembridge (£422,990) by around 69% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 94% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £240,483).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bembridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Gosport experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.4 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Bembridge. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Gosport 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Bembridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gosport, which has 26 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gosport School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 26 |
| Primary | 1 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gosport averages 467.3 Mbps – ahead of Bembridge's 379.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 92.2% in Gosport.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (467 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gosport leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Bembridge averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,036 in Gosport. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Gosport.
Gosport has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,770 in Gosport and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 45 in Gosport. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 63.6% in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 57.3% in Gosport.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 70,120 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £31,770 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 24.8% |
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