Denmead vs Southampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Southampton offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Southampton
£337,696
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Southampton
120.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Southampton
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Southampton
417.8
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Southampton
70
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Southampton
£29,874
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Southampton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £337,696 versus £413,244 in Denmead. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Southampton it is a flat at £174,283.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Denmead (£316,197 vs £281,573).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Denmead prices grew faster — 17% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Denmead (55.5 per 1,000) compared to Southampton (120.3 per 1,000), a 117% difference. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Southampton 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 88% in Southampton.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southampton School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 66 schools (53 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 66 |
| Primary | 2 | 53 |
| Secondary | 0 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Southampton enjoy 417.8 Mbps on average, while Denmead lags behind at 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 88.5% in Southampton. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 80.1% in Southampton.
Southampton is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (418 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Denmead is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Southampton's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,003 in Southampton. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Southampton.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Denmead has a population of 6,509 while Southampton has 249,633. Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £29,874 in Southampton. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 38.7 in Southampton. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 57.9% in Southampton.
| Indicator | Denmead | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 249,633 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 38.7 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £29,874 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 47.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 31.6% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Denmead and Southampton?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Denmead or Southampton?
Is Denmead or Southampton safer?
Which has better schools, Denmead or Southampton?
Which has faster broadband, Denmead or Southampton?
Keep exploring