Denmead vs Horndean
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Denmead wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Horndean has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Horndean
£667,841
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Horndean
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Horndean
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Horndean
414.1
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Horndean
71.9
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Horndean
£34,001
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Horndean commands an average of £667,841, compared with £413,244 in Denmead – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Horndean it is a flat at £164,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Denmead (£316,197 vs £279,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horndean prices grew faster — 137% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Horndean experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.5 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Denmead. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Horndean 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 Horndean. There are 2 schools in Denmead and 8 in Horndean.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horndean School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.1 Mbps in Horndean and 409.0 Mbps in Denmead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 95.3% in Horndean. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 80.1% in Horndean.
Horndean is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (414 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Horndean, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Denmead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,184 in Horndean. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Horndean.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,001.3 in Horndean and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 46.3 in Horndean. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 57.4% in Horndean. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 68.8% in Horndean. Denmead has a population of 6,509 and Horndean has 34,046.
| Indicator | Denmead | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 34,046 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £34,001.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 36.7% |
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