Emsworth vs Tangmere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tangmere offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Tangmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Emsworth
£469,264
Tangmere
£416,072
Crime Rate
Emsworth
76.8
Tangmere
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emsworth
100.0%
Tangmere
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Emsworth
433.4
Tangmere
296.9
EPC Rating
Emsworth
69.4
Tangmere
69.3
Median Income
Emsworth
£29,026
Tangmere
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Tangmere more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £416,072 versus £469,264 in Emsworth. The most affordable entry point in Emsworth is a flat at £202,550, while in Tangmere it is a flat at £207,780.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Emsworth (£372,326 vs £301,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tangmere prices grew faster — 43% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.8 offences per 1,000 people, Tangmere is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Emsworth's 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Emsworth is violent-crime, while in Tangmere 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 Emsworth and Tangmere. Emsworth has 2 schools and Tangmere has 1 schools.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tangmere School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Emsworth | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Emsworth enjoy 433.4 Mbps on average, while Tangmere lags behind at 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Emsworth and 93.1% in Tangmere. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Emsworth and 51.8% in Tangmere.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (433 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Emsworth is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Tangmere's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Emsworth and £1,278 in Tangmere. 61.2% of homes in Emsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Tangmere.
Emsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Emsworth has a population of 11,512 while Tangmere has 3,333. Median household income is £29,025.5 in Emsworth and £28,515 in Tangmere. The median age is 48.3 in Emsworth and 49.8 in Tangmere. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Emsworth and 53.1% in Tangmere.
| Indicator | Emsworth | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,512 | 3,333 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,025.5 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 31.8% |
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