Bembridge vs Selsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Selsey offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Bembridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Selsey
£375,219
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Selsey
87.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Selsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Selsey
296.9
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Selsey
69.3
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Selsey
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Selsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £375,219 versus £422,990 in Bembridge. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Selsey it is a flat at £155,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £283,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Selsey prices grew faster — 36% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bembridge (76 per 1,000) compared to Selsey (87.1 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Selsey 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 EastSchool quality favours Bembridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Selsey.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Selsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bembridge enjoy 379.2 Mbps on average, while Selsey lags behind at 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 93.1% in Selsey. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 51.8% in Selsey.
Bembridge is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (379 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Selsey is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Bembridge's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,278 in Selsey. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Selsey.
Selsey has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bembridge has a population of 3,564 while Selsey has 10,740. Median household income is £28,515 in Selsey and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 49.8 in Selsey. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 53.1% in Selsey.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 10,740 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 31.8% |
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