Denmead vs Gosport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gosport offers lower property prices by roughly 66%. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Gosport
£249,661
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Gosport
74.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Gosport
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Gosport
467.3
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Gosport
70
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Gosport
£31,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Gosport more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,661 versus £413,244 in Denmead. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Denmead (£316,197 vs £240,483).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gosport prices grew faster — 28% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Denmead is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Gosport's 74.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Gosport 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 83.3% in Gosport.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gosport School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 26 |
| Primary | 2 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gosport enjoy 467.3 Mbps on average, while Denmead lags behind at 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 92.2% in Gosport.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (467 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Denmead is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Gosport's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,036 in Gosport. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Gosport.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Denmead has a population of 6,509 while Gosport has 70,120. Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £31,770 in Gosport. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 45 in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 57.3% in Gosport.
| Indicator | Denmead | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 70,120 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £31,770 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 24.8% |
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