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Denmead vs Emsworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Denmead 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.

Of 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.

MetricDenmeadEmsworth
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorDenmeadEmsworth
Population6,50911,512
Median Age44.748.3
Median Household Income£33,166.2£29,025.5
Employment Rate57.3%54.3%
Owner Occupied64.7%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified35%31.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Denmead and Emsworth?
Denmead and Emsworth are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Denmead or Emsworth?
Denmead is cheaper, with an average house price of £413,244.
Is Denmead or Emsworth safer?
Denmead has the lower crime rate at 55.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Denmead or Emsworth?
Denmead has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Denmead or Emsworth?
Emsworth has faster average broadband at 433.4 Mbps.

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