Eastleigh vs Gosport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gosport offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Eastleigh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eastleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastleigh
£323,924
Gosport
£249,661
Crime Rate
Eastleigh
54.7
Gosport
74.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastleigh
100.0%
Gosport
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Eastleigh
415.5
Gosport
467.3
EPC Rating
Eastleigh
72.1
Gosport
70
Median Income
Eastleigh
£34,189
Gosport
£31,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Gosport more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,661 versus £323,924 in Eastleigh. The most affordable entry point in Eastleigh is a flat at £183,485, while in Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Eastleigh (£183,485 vs £151,697).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gosport prices grew faster — 28% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.7 offences per 1,000 people, Eastleigh is the safer of the two – 36% lower than Gosport's 74.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastleigh 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 EastSchool quality favours Eastleigh: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Gosport.
Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Eastleigh | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 26 |
| Primary | 11 | 23 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gosport enjoy 467.3 Mbps on average, while Eastleigh lags behind at 415.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Eastleigh and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Eastleigh and 92.2% in Gosport.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (467 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eastleigh is band C (score 72.1), ahead of Gosport's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Eastleigh and £1,036 in Gosport. 68.6% of homes in Eastleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Gosport.
Eastleigh has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eastleigh has a population of 48,355 while Gosport has 70,120. Median household income is £34,189 in Eastleigh and £31,770 in Gosport. The median age is 44.5 in Eastleigh and 45 in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Eastleigh and 57.3% in Gosport.
| Indicator | Eastleigh | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,355 | 70,120 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £34,189 | £31,770 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.9% | 24.8% |
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