School Catchments and House Prices in Denmead
In the Denmead area, 5 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Denmead area, 5 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Denmead school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £475,000 and a detached home averages £475,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Denmead area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Denmead.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating.
The detail behind the Denmead numbers
The schools families ask about here are Denmead Infant School, Denmead Junior School, The Cowplain School, Horndean Technology College and Crookhorn College. 5 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Denmead to Portsmouth takes about 25 min drive.
By price, Denmead ranks 117 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £475,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,453, against an average of £2,319 across the county locations we cover.
How Denmead scores for different buyers
Denmead is a large, green, sought-after commuter village on the edge of the South Downs.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Denmead property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Good-rated Denmead Infant and Junior schools and Good area secondaries, a real village feel, and the Forest of Bere and South Downs on the doorstep, check catchment. |
| Commuters (to Portsmouth/city) | ★★★★☆ | No station, but the A3(M) and M27 give quick drives to Portsmouth and the coast, with Havant main line a drive for London, strong for drivers. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Newer and larger estate homes give room to grow while keeping a village setting and countryside all around. |
| Retirees | ★★★★☆ | A green village with shops, community, church and countryside, and Queen Alexandra Hospital close by, peaceful living with amenities near. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | More attainable than many Hampshire villages, with some smaller and newer homes, but still an above-average, sought-after market. |
Families
People drawn to the infant and junior schools and the secondaries nearby, and to a green village with the Forest of Bere, the South Downs and a major hospital close by.
Commuters & south-coast workers
People working in Portsmouth or along the M27 (quick by road), or happy to drive to a nearby station for a fast London train, wanting a village base with city access.
Village & countryside lovers
People who want a genuine village feel and a green gap from the town, with the forest and the Downs on the doorstep, close to the city.
Denmead is known locally for The Forest of Bere, and Hambledon & cricket. The ancient royal hunting forest on Denmead's doorstep, once a vast woodland stretching across south Hampshire, now a much-loved amenity for walking and wildlife.
Practical detail for Denmead: the PO7 postcode district, no station, nearest at Havant, Rowlands Castle or Cosham (all a drive) and nearest A and E is Queen Alexandra, Cosham (Portsmouth), close by; verify with NHS.
Denmead at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Denmead Infant School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Denmead Junior School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| The Cowplain School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Horndean Technology College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Crookhorn College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Denmead
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £47,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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Check broadband before you make an offer in Denmead
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Denmead, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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