Barnham (Arun) vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Havant is about 23% cheaper on average. Barnham (arun) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnham (arun) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnham (Arun)
£433,494
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Havant is £351,260, which is 23% less than Barnham (arun) at £433,494. The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Barnham (arun) (£387,452 vs £326,138).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Barnham (arun) (27 per 1,000) compared to Havant (76.7 per 1,000), a 184% difference. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Havant 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 EastBarnham (arun) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Havant. Barnham (arun) has 5 schools in total, while Havant has 17.
Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havant School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 17 |
| Primary | 3 | 14 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Havant offers faster average downloads at 447.7 Mbps, compared to 296.9 Mbps in Barnham (arun). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Barnham (arun) and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (448 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Havant are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Barnham (arun). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,251 in Havant. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Havant.
Havant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,071 in Havant and £28,515 in Barnham (arun). The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 56% in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnham (arun) versus 68.8% in Havant.
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 34.1% |
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