Denmead vs Wootton (Isle of Wight)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wootton (isle Of Wight) offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£300,431
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
406.3
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
67
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Wootton (Isle of Wight)
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Wootton (isle Of Wight) is £300,431, which is 38% less than Denmead at £413,244. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) it is a flat at £134,102.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Denmead (£316,197 vs £202,616).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wootton (isle Of Wight) prices grew faster — 40% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Denmead is the safer of the two – 36% lower than Wootton (isle Of Wight)'s 75.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Wootton (isle Of Wight) 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 data is not fully available for both Denmead and Wootton (isle Of Wight). Denmead has 2 schools and Wootton (isle Of Wight) has 1 schools.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wootton (Isle of Wight) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denmead | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Denmead offers faster average downloads at 409.0 Mbps, compared to 406.3 Mbps in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 93.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 78.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
Denmead is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Denmead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,290 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £27,938 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 50.5 in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 48.4% in Wootton (isle Of Wight). Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 67.6% in Wootton (isle Of Wight).
| Indicator | Denmead | Wootton (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 3,103 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £27,938 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 48.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 27.4% |
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