Four Marks vs Kings Worthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kings Worthy wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Four Marks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Four Marks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Four Marks
£686,979
Kings Worthy
£484,754
Crime Rate
Four Marks
43.3
Kings Worthy
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Four Marks
100.0%
Kings Worthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Four Marks
326.7
Kings Worthy
322.6
EPC Rating
Four Marks
72.5
Kings Worthy
72.6
Median Income
Four Marks
£37,949
Kings Worthy
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Four Marks commands an average of £686,979, compared with £484,754 in Kings Worthy – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Four Marks is a flat at £181,250, while in Kings Worthy it is a flat at £200,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Kings Worthy (£348,275 vs £291,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Four Marks prices grew faster — 50% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Four Marks experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.3 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Kings Worthy. The most common crime category in Four Marks is violent-crime, while in Kings Worthy 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 Four Marks, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Kings Worthy. There are 1 schools in Four Marks and 1 in Kings Worthy.
Four Marks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kings Worthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Four Marks | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 326.7 Mbps in Four Marks and 322.6 Mbps in Kings Worthy. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Four Marks and 95.9% in Kings Worthy. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Four Marks and 58.1% in Kings Worthy.
Four Marks is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (327 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kings Worthy, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.5 (band C) in Four Marks. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Four Marks and £1,201 in Kings Worthy. 70.4% of homes in Four Marks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Kings Worthy.
Four Marks has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,948.8 in Four Marks and £37,054 in Kings Worthy. The median age is 44.5 in Four Marks and 44.7 in Kings Worthy. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Four Marks and 57.8% in Kings Worthy. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Four Marks versus 65.6% in Kings Worthy. Four Marks has a population of 5,613 and Kings Worthy has 4,631.
| Indicator | Four Marks | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,613 | 4,631 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,948.8 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 44.9% |
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