Chichester vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Havant offers lower property prices by roughly 57%. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Havant is £351,260, which is 57% less than Chichester at £550,043. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £157,274).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chichester prices grew faster — 28% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chichester (61.9 per 1,000) compared to Havant (76.7 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Chichester 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 EastChichester has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Havant. Chichester has 9 schools in total, while Havant has 17.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 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 | Chichester | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 17 |
| Primary | 7 | 14 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Havant offers faster average downloads at 447.7 Mbps, compared to 400.4 Mbps in Chichester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (448 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Havant are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Chichester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,251 in Havant. 58.1% of homes in Chichester 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 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,071 in Havant and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 56% in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 68.8% in Havant.
| Indicator | Chichester | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 34.1% |
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