Bembridge vs Wootton (Isle of Wight)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Wootton (isle Of Wight) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower. Wootton (isle Of Wight) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bembridge
£422,990
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£300,431
Crime Rate
Bembridge
76.0
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bembridge
100.0%
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bembridge
379.2
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
406.3
EPC Rating
Bembridge
67
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
67
Median Income
Bembridge
£27,938
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £300,431, Wootton (isle Of Wight) undercuts Bembridge (£422,990) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bembridge is a flat at £239,769, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) it is a flat at £134,102.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 130% pricier in Bembridge (£466,400 vs £202,616).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wootton (isle Of Wight) prices grew faster — 40% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWootton (isle Of Wight) has a crime rate of 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bembridge at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bembridge is violent-crime, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) 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 data is not fully available for both Bembridge and Wootton (isle Of Wight). Bembridge has 1 schools and Wootton (isle Of Wight) has 1 schools.
Bembridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wootton (Isle of Wight) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bembridge | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wootton (isle Of Wight) averages 406.3 Mbps – ahead of Bembridge's 379.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Bembridge and 93.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Bembridge and 78.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
Wootton (isle Of Wight) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (406 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bembridge, scoring 67 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bembridge and £1,290 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). 54.5% of homes in Bembridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
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 Wootton (isle Of Wight). The median age is 50.5 in Bembridge and 50.5 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Employment rates stand at 48.4% in Bembridge and 48.4% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bembridge versus 67.6% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Bembridge has a population of 3,564 and Wootton (isle Of Wight) has 3,103.
| Indicator | Bembridge | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,564 | 3,103 |
| 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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