East Cowes vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, East Cowes wins on house prices with a 31% gap. East Cowes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Havant edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Cowes
£242,362
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
East Cowes
75.9
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Cowes
0.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
East Cowes
443.5
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
East Cowes
67
Havant
70.5
Median Income
East Cowes
£27,938
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Havant commands an average of £351,260, compared with £242,362 in East Cowes – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in East Cowes is a flat at £153,618, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Havant (£584,510 vs £324,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Cowes prices grew faster — 37% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of East Cowes experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.9 per 1,000 versus 76.7 per 1,000 in Havant. The most common crime category in East Cowes 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 EastFamilies may prefer Havant, where 76.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in East Cowes. There are 2 schools in East Cowes and 17 in Havant.
East Cowes School Inspection Breakdown
0% 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 | East Cowes | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.7 Mbps in Havant and 443.5 Mbps in East Cowes. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in East Cowes and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in East Cowes and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (448 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Havant leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while East Cowes averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in East Cowes and £1,251 in Havant. 54.5% of homes in East Cowes 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 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,071 in Havant and £27,938 in East Cowes. The median age is 50.5 in East Cowes and 47.9 in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in East Cowes versus 68.8% in Havant. Employment rates stand at 48.4% in East Cowes and 56% in Havant.
| Indicator | East Cowes | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,424 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,938 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 48.4% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.1% |
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