Bembridge vs Locks Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Locks Heath offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Locks Heath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Locks Heath
£393,035
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Locks Heath
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Locks Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Locks Heath
404.9
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Locks Heath
72.6
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Locks Heath
£34,313
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Locks Heath is £393,035, which is 8% less than Bembridge at £422,990. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Locks Heath it is a flat at £190,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £299,301).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Locks Heath prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Locks Heath (51.4 per 1,000) compared to Bembridge (76 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Locks Heath 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 Locks Heath. Bembridge has 1 schools in total, while Locks Heath has 10.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Locks Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Locks Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Locks Heath offers faster average downloads at 404.9 Mbps, compared to 379.2 Mbps in Bembridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 97.3% in Locks Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 75.5% in Locks Heath.
Locks Heath is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (405 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Locks Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Bembridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,030 in Locks Heath. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Locks Heath.
Locks Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,313 in Locks Heath and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 45.9 in Locks Heath. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 60.6% in Locks Heath. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 74.8% in Locks Heath.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Locks Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 35,129 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £34,313 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.2% |
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