Denmead vs Eastleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eastleigh offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Eastleigh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Eastleigh
£323,924
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Eastleigh
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Eastleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Eastleigh
415.5
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Eastleigh
72.1
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Eastleigh
£34,189
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eastleigh more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £323,924 versus £413,244 in Denmead. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Eastleigh it is a flat at £183,485.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Denmead (£530,892 vs £480,263).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Denmead prices grew faster — 17% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eastleigh (54.7 per 1,000) compared to Denmead (55.5 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Eastleigh 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 Denmead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eastleigh.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eastleigh enjoy 415.5 Mbps on average, while Denmead lags behind at 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 96.7% in Eastleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 80.2% in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eastleigh is band C (score 72.1), ahead of Denmead's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,152 in Eastleigh. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Denmead has a population of 6,509 while Eastleigh has 48,355. Median household income is £34,189 in Eastleigh and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 44.5 in Eastleigh. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 60.8% in Eastleigh.
| Indicator | Denmead | Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 48,355 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £34,189 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 37.9% |
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