Denmead vs Portsmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Portsmouth wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Portsmouth
£339,811
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Portsmouth
112.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Portsmouth
95.9%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Portsmouth
418.4
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Portsmouth
70.1
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Portsmouth
£30,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Denmead commands an average of £413,244, compared with £339,811 in Portsmouth – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Portsmouth it is a flat at £177,807.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Denmead (£370,993 vs £321,224).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Portsmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Denmead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 versus 112.9 per 1,000 in Portsmouth. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Portsmouth 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 95.9% in Portsmouth. There are 2 schools in Denmead and 62 in Portsmouth.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Portsmouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.9% of 62 schools (50 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 62 |
| Primary | 2 | 50 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.4 Mbps in Portsmouth and 409.0 Mbps in Denmead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 91.7% in Portsmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 80% in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (418 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Denmead, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Portsmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £950 in Portsmouth. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £30,661 in Portsmouth. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 39.8 in Portsmouth. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 57.2% in Portsmouth. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 52.3% in Portsmouth. Denmead has a population of 6,509 and Portsmouth has 223,324.
| Indicator | Denmead | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 223,324 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £30,661 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 30% |
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