Denmead vs Four Marks
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Denmead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Four Marks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Four Marks
£686,979
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Four Marks
43.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Four Marks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Four Marks
326.7
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Four Marks
72.5
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Four Marks
£37,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £413,244, Denmead undercuts Four Marks (£686,979) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Four Marks it is a flat at £181,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Four Marks (£654,295 vs £530,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Four Marks prices grew faster — 50% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFour Marks has a crime rate of 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Denmead at 55.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Four Marks 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 Four Marks, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Four Marks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Denmead averages 409.0 Mbps – ahead of Four Marks's 326.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 90.3% in Four Marks. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 58.4% in Four Marks.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (409 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Four Marks leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Denmead averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,218 in Four Marks. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Four Marks.
Four Marks has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,948.8 in Four Marks and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 44.5 in Four Marks. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 69.8% in Four Marks. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 61.2% in Four Marks.
| Indicator | Denmead | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 5,613 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £37,948.8 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 40% |
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