Bembridge vs Sandown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Sandown is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 54% lower. Sandown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Sandown
£273,925
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Sandown
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Sandown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Sandown
408.7
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Sandown
67
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Sandown
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bembridge commands an average of £422,990, compared with £273,925 in Sandown – a difference of 54%. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Sandown it is a flat at £164,849.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 115% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £216,453).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sandown prices grew faster — 49% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastSandown has a crime rate of 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bembridge at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Sandown 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 100% in Sandown. There are 1 schools in Bembridge and 2 in Sandown.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Sandown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 408.7 Mbps in Sandown and 379.2 Mbps in Bembridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 94.7% in Sandown. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 79% in Sandown.
Sandown is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (409 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bembridge, scoring 67 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Sandown. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,290 in Sandown. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Sandown.
Bembridge has more energy-efficient housing — 54.5% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,938 in Bembridge and £27,938 in Sandown. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 50.5 in Sandown. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 48.4% in Sandown. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 67.6% in Sandown. Bembridge has a population of 3,564 and Sandown has 11,652.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Sandown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 11,652 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £27,938 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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