Town Pop. 3,143

Living in Bembridge: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bembridge comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Bembridge most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Healthcare (12) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Bembridge in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see PO35 postcode district.

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Bembridge scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crossway 17 crimes
  2. 2 Hillway Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Dennett Road 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bembridge Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit7.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7.3 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Cooney & Partners1.3 mi
GP capacity1,315 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
60
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 148 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate36.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired50.6%Student2.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Brading 2.5 mi
Smallbrook Junction 3.5 mi
Sandown 4 mi
J2 M275 8.4 mi
J2 M275 9 mi
J1 M275 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 37

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £322,500 34
Detached £402,500 14
Flat / Maisonette £230,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£274k £384k £498k £608k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hillway 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
St Helens (Isle of Wight) 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Seaview and Nettlestone 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pondwell 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ryde 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bembridge a nice place to live?

Bembridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bembridge is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bembridge?

Bembridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bembridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Bembridge is Bembridge Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bembridge in total.

What are house prices like in Bembridge?

The current median house price in Bembridge is £322,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £402,500, flat £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 28%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bembridge in context

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Postcode districts in Bembridge

PO35 45 ⇄

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