Denmead vs Hedge End
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hedge End wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Hedge End has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Hedge End
£343,737
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Hedge End
54.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Hedge End
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Hedge End
406.8
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Hedge End
73.2
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Hedge End
£35,092
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Denmead commands an average of £413,244, compared with £343,737 in Hedge End – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Hedge End it is a flat at £178,721.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Denmead (£530,892 vs £463,439).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Denmead prices grew faster — 17% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hedge End experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.7 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Denmead. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Hedge End 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 EastFamilies may prefer Denmead, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hedge End. There are 2 schools in Denmead and 8 in Hedge End.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hedge End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Hedge End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.0 Mbps in Denmead and 406.8 Mbps in Hedge End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 97% in Hedge End. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 74.5% in Hedge End.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hedge End leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Denmead averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,092 in Hedge End. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Hedge End.
Hedge End has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,091.5 in Hedge End and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 44.2 in Hedge End. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 68.3% in Hedge End. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 60.4% in Hedge End.
| Indicator | Denmead | Hedge End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 23,195 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £35,091.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 39% |
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