Denmead vs Fareham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fareham offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Fareham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Fareham
£406,936
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Fareham
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Fareham
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Fareham
458.6
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Fareham
71.5
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Fareham
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Fareham is £406,936, which is 2% less than Denmead at £413,244. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Denmead (£185,118 vs £172,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fareham prices grew faster — 35% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Fareham (51.4 per 1,000) compared to Denmead (55.5 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Fareham 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 EastDenmead has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Fareham. Denmead has 2 schools in total, while Fareham has 14.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fareham School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fareham offers faster average downloads at 458.6 Mbps, compared to 409.0 Mbps in Denmead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 89.1% in Fareham.
Fareham is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (459 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fareham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Denmead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,075 in Fareham. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.
Fareham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 48 in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 58.2% in Fareham. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 78.5% in Fareham.
| Indicator | Denmead | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 42,246 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 33.4% |
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