Denmead vs Emsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Denmead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Emsworth
£469,264
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Emsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Emsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Emsworth
433.4
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Emsworth
69.4
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Emsworth
£29,026
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £413,244, Denmead undercuts Emsworth (£469,264) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Emsworth it is a flat at £202,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Emsworth (£672,102 vs £530,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Emsworth prices grew faster — 19% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDenmead has a crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38% lower than Emsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Emsworth 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Denmead, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Emsworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Emsworth averages 433.4 Mbps – ahead of Denmead's 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 96.9% in Emsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 84.6% in Emsworth.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (433 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Denmead, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Emsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,241 in Emsworth. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Emsworth.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £29,025.5 in Emsworth. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 48.3 in Emsworth. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 54.3% in Emsworth. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 66.7% in Emsworth. Denmead has a population of 6,509 and Emsworth has 11,512.
| Indicator | Denmead | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 11,512 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £29,025.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 31.9% |
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