East Cowes vs Gosport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
East Cowes is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Gosport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gosport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Cowes
£242,362
Gosport
£249,661
Crime Rate
East Cowes
75.9
Gosport
74.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Cowes
0.0%
Gosport
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
East Cowes
443.5
Gosport
467.3
EPC Rating
East Cowes
67
Gosport
70
Median Income
East Cowes
£27,938
Gosport
£31,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Gosport commands an average of £249,661, compared with £242,362 in East Cowes – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in East Cowes is a flat at £153,618, while in Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Gosport (£437,331 vs £324,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Cowes prices grew faster — 37% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGosport has a crime rate of 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than East Cowes at 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Cowes is violent-crime, while in Gosport 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 EastFamilies may prefer Gosport, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in East Cowes. There are 2 schools in East Cowes and 26 in Gosport.
East Cowes School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gosport School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Cowes | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 26 |
| Primary | 2 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.3 Mbps in Gosport and 443.5 Mbps in East Cowes. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in East Cowes and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in East Cowes and 92.2% in Gosport.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (467 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gosport leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while East Cowes averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in East Cowes and £1,036 in Gosport. 54.5% of homes in East Cowes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Gosport.
Gosport has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,770 in Gosport and £27,938 in East Cowes. The median age is 50.5 in East Cowes and 45 in Gosport. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in East Cowes versus 63.6% in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in East Cowes and 57.3% in Gosport.
| Indicator | East Cowes | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,424 | 70,120 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £31,770 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 24.8% |
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