Bembridge vs Waterlooville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Waterlooville is about 11% cheaper on average. Bembridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bembridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Waterlooville
£380,974
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Waterlooville
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Waterlooville
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Waterlooville
409
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Waterlooville
71.4
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Waterlooville
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Waterlooville more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £380,974 versus £422,990 in Bembridge. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Waterlooville it is a flat at £160,065.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 65% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £283,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Waterlooville prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 76 offences per 1,000 people, Bembridge is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Waterlooville's 76.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waterlooville School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bembridge | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Waterlooville enjoy 409.0 Mbps on average, while Bembridge lags behind at 379.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 95.3% in Waterlooville. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 79% in Waterlooville.
Waterlooville is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (409 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Waterlooville is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Bembridge's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,125 in Waterlooville. 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Waterlooville.
Waterlooville has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bembridge has a population of 3,564 while Waterlooville has 34,321. Median household income is £33,166.2 in Waterlooville and £27,938 in Bembridge. The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 44.7 in Waterlooville. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 57.3% in Waterlooville.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 34,321 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 35% |
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