Emsworth vs Petersfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Emsworth offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Petersfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Emsworth
£469,264
Petersfield
£599,506
Crime Rate
Emsworth
76.8
Petersfield
43.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emsworth
100.0%
Petersfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Emsworth
433.4
Petersfield
305.3
EPC Rating
Emsworth
69.4
Petersfield
72.6
Median Income
Emsworth
£29,026
Petersfield
£36,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Emsworth is £469,264, which is 22% less than Petersfield at £599,506. The most affordable entry point in Emsworth is a flat at £202,550, while in Petersfield it is a flat at £242,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Petersfield (£900,161 vs £672,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Petersfield prices grew faster — 29% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Petersfield (43.6 per 1,000) compared to Emsworth (76.8 per 1,000), a 76% difference. The most common crime category in Emsworth 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 EastEmsworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Petersfield. Emsworth has 2 schools in total, while Petersfield has 3.
Emsworth 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 | Emsworth | Petersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Emsworth offers faster average downloads at 433.4 Mbps, compared to 305.3 Mbps in Petersfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Emsworth and 83.7% in Petersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Emsworth and 55.6% in Petersfield.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (433 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Petersfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Emsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Emsworth and £1,236 in Petersfield. 61.2% of homes in Emsworth 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 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,108 in Petersfield and £29,025.5 in Emsworth. The median age is 48.3 in Emsworth and 45.8 in Petersfield. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Emsworth and 58.6% in Petersfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Emsworth versus 69.3% in Petersfield.
| Indicator | Emsworth | Petersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,512 | 14,994 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,025.5 | £36,108 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 69.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 41.8% |
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