East Wittering vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Havant is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 110% lower. East Wittering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, East Wittering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Wittering
£737,460
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Havant
70.5
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in East Wittering commands an average of £737,460, compared with £351,260 in Havant – a difference of 110%. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £267,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastEast Wittering has a crime rate of 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Havant at 76.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Wittering 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 East Wittering, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 76.9% in Havant. There are 1 schools in East Wittering and 17 in Havant.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 Wittering | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.7 Mbps in Havant and 296.9 Mbps in East Wittering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in East Wittering and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering 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
Energy efficiency favours Havant, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in East Wittering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in East Wittering and £1,251 in Havant. 58.6% of homes in East Wittering 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 East Wittering. The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 56% in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in East Wittering versus 68.8% in Havant. East Wittering has a population of 6,060 and Havant has 46,964.
| Indicator | East Wittering | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 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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