Eastleigh vs Fareham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eastleigh offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Fareham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eastleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastleigh
£323,924
Fareham
£406,936
Crime Rate
Eastleigh
54.7
Fareham
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastleigh
100.0%
Fareham
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Eastleigh
415.5
Fareham
458.6
EPC Rating
Eastleigh
72.1
Fareham
71.5
Median Income
Eastleigh
£34,189
Fareham
£35,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Eastleigh is £323,924, which is 20% less than Fareham at £406,936. The most affordable entry point in Eastleigh is a flat at £183,485, while in Fareham it is a flat at £172,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Fareham (£514,082 vs £480,263).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fareham prices grew faster — 35% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.4 offences per 1,000 people, Fareham is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Eastleigh's 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastleigh is violent-crime, while in Fareham 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 EastEastleigh has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Fareham. Eastleigh has 13 schools in total, while Fareham has 14.
Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fareham School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eastleigh | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 14 |
| Primary | 11 | 11 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fareham offers faster average downloads at 458.6 Mbps, compared to 415.5 Mbps in Eastleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Eastleigh and 98.3% in Fareham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Eastleigh and 89.1% in Fareham.
Fareham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (459 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Eastleigh are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Fareham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Eastleigh and £1,075 in Fareham. 68.6% of homes in Eastleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.1% in Fareham.
Eastleigh has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,497 in Fareham and £34,189 in Eastleigh. The median age is 44.5 in Eastleigh and 48 in Fareham. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Eastleigh and 58.2% in Fareham. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Eastleigh versus 78.5% in Fareham.
| Indicator | Eastleigh | Fareham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,355 | 42,246 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £34,189 | £35,497 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 78.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.9% | 33.4% |
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