Bembridge vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Havant is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Bembridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bembridge commands an average of £422,990, compared with £351,260 in Havant – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 74% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £267,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bembridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBembridge has a crime rate of 76 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Havant at 76.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Havant 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 76.9% in Havant. There are 1 schools in Bembridge and 17 in Havant.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havant School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.7 Mbps in Havant and 379.2 Mbps in Bembridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (448 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Havant, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Bembridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,251 in Havant. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Havant.
Havant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,071 in Havant and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 56% in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 68.8% in Havant. Bembridge has a population of 3,564 and Havant has 46,964.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.1% |
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