Emsworth vs Fareham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Fareham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Fareham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Emsworth
£469,264
Fareham
£406,936
Crime Rate
Emsworth
76.8
Fareham
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emsworth
100.0%
Fareham
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Emsworth
433.4
Fareham
458.6
EPC Rating
Emsworth
69.4
Fareham
71.5
Median Income
Emsworth
£29,026
Fareham
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Emsworth commands an average of £469,264, compared with £406,936 in Fareham – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Emsworth is a flat at £202,550, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Emsworth (£672,102 vs £514,082).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fareham prices grew faster — 35% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFareham has a crime rate of 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49% lower than Emsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Emsworth is violent-crime, while in Fareham 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 Emsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Fareham. There are 2 schools in Emsworth and 14 in Fareham.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fareham School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Emsworth | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.6 Mbps in Fareham and 433.4 Mbps in Emsworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Emsworth and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Emsworth and 89.1% in Fareham.
Fareham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (459 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fareham, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Emsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Emsworth and £1,075 in Fareham. 61.2% of homes in Emsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.
Fareham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £29,025.5 in Emsworth. The median age is 48.3 in Emsworth and 48 in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Emsworth and 58.2% in Fareham. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Emsworth versus 78.5% in Fareham. Emsworth has a population of 11,512 and Fareham has 42,246.
| Indicator | Emsworth | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,512 | 42,246 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £29,025.5 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 33.4% |
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