Emsworth vs Gosport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gosport wins on house prices with a 88% gap. Gosport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Emsworth
£469,264
Gosport
£249,661
Crime Rate
Emsworth
76.8
Gosport
74.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emsworth
100.0%
Gosport
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Emsworth
433.4
Gosport
467.3
EPC Rating
Emsworth
69.4
Gosport
70
Median Income
Emsworth
£29,026
Gosport
£31,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Emsworth commands an average of £469,264, compared with £249,661 in Gosport – a difference of 88%. The most affordable entry point in Emsworth is a flat at £202,550, while in Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 55% pricier in Emsworth (£372,326 vs £240,483).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gosport prices grew faster — 28% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Gosport experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.4 per 1,000 versus 76.8 per 1,000 in Emsworth. The most common crime category in Emsworth 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 Emsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Gosport. There are 2 schools in Emsworth and 26 in Gosport.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% 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 | Emsworth | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 26 |
| Primary | 2 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.3 Mbps in Gosport and 433.4 Mbps in Emsworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Emsworth and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Emsworth and 92.2% in Gosport.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (467 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gosport, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Emsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Emsworth and £1,036 in Gosport. 61.2% of homes in Emsworth 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 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,770 in Gosport and £29,025.5 in Emsworth. The median age is 48.3 in Emsworth and 45 in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Emsworth and 57.3% in Gosport. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Emsworth versus 63.6% in Gosport. Emsworth has a population of 11,512 and Gosport has 70,120.
| Indicator | Emsworth | Gosport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,512 | 70,120 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,025.5 | £31,770 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 24.8% |
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