Emsworth vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Havant is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Havant has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Emsworth
£469,264
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Emsworth
76.8
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emsworth
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Emsworth
433.4
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Emsworth
69.4
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Emsworth
£29,026
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £351,260, Havant undercuts Emsworth (£469,264) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Emsworth is a flat at £202,550, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Emsworth (£372,326 vs £267,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Havant prices grew faster — 25% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHavant has a crime rate of 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Emsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Emsworth 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Emsworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Havant, which has 17 schools, the figure is 76.9%.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% 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 | Emsworth | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Havant averages 447.7 Mbps – ahead of Emsworth's 433.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Emsworth and 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Emsworth and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (448 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Havant leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Emsworth averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Emsworth and £1,251 in Havant. 61.2% of homes in Emsworth 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 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,071 in Havant and £29,025.5 in Emsworth. The median age is 48.3 in Emsworth and 47.9 in Havant. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Emsworth versus 68.8% in Havant. Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Emsworth and 56% in Havant.
| Indicator | Emsworth | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,512 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,025.5 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 34.1% |
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