Denmead vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Havant is about 18% cheaper on average. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Havant more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £351,260 versus £413,244 in Denmead. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Denmead (£316,197 vs £267,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Havant prices grew faster — 25% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Denmead (55.5 per 1,000) compared to Havant (76.7 per 1,000), a 38% difference. The most common crime category in Denmead 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 EastSchool quality favours Denmead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 76.9% in Havant.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Denmead | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Havant enjoy 447.7 Mbps on average, while Denmead lags behind at 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (448 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Denmead is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Havant's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,251 in Havant. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Havant.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Denmead has a population of 6,509 while Havant has 46,964. Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £31,071 in Havant. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 56% in Havant.
| Indicator | Denmead | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 34.1% |
Location
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