Denmead vs Petersfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Denmead wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Petersfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Petersfield
£599,506
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Petersfield
43.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Petersfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Petersfield
305.3
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Petersfield
72.6
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Petersfield
£36,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Petersfield commands an average of £599,506, compared with £413,244 in Denmead – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Petersfield it is a flat at £242,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Petersfield (£900,161 vs £530,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Petersfield prices grew faster — 29% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Petersfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.6 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Denmead. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Petersfield 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 Petersfield. There are 2 schools in Denmead and 3 in Petersfield.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Petersfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Petersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.0 Mbps in Denmead and 305.3 Mbps in Petersfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 83.7% in Petersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 55.6% in Petersfield.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (409 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Petersfield, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Denmead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,236 in Petersfield. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69% in Petersfield.
Petersfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,108 in Petersfield and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 45.8 in Petersfield. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 58.6% in Petersfield. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 69.3% in Petersfield. Denmead has a population of 6,509 and Petersfield has 14,994.
| Indicator | Denmead | Petersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 14,994 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £36,108 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 69.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 41.8% |
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