Gosport vs Portsmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gosport wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Gosport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Portsmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gosport
£249,661
Portsmouth
£339,811
Crime Rate
Gosport
74.4
Portsmouth
112.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gosport
83.3%
Portsmouth
95.9%
Avg Download Speed
Gosport
467.3
Portsmouth
418.4
EPC Rating
Gosport
70
Portsmouth
70.1
Median Income
Gosport
£31,770
Portsmouth
£30,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Portsmouth commands an average of £339,811, compared with £249,661 in Gosport – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Gosport is a flat at £151,697, while in Portsmouth it is a flat at £177,807.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Portsmouth (£287,387 vs £240,483).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Portsmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Gosport experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.4 per 1,000 versus 112.9 per 1,000 in Portsmouth. The most common crime category in Gosport is violent-crime, while in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, where 95.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Gosport. There are 26 schools in Gosport and 62 in Portsmouth.
Gosport School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Portsmouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.9% of 62 schools (50 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gosport | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 62 |
| Primary | 23 | 50 |
| Secondary | 3 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 95.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.3 Mbps in Gosport and 418.4 Mbps in Portsmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Gosport and 91.7% in Portsmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Gosport and 80% in Portsmouth.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (467 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Portsmouth, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Gosport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,036 in Gosport and £950 in Portsmouth. 65% of homes in Gosport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,770 in Gosport and £30,661 in Portsmouth. The median age is 45 in Gosport and 39.8 in Portsmouth. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Gosport and 57.2% in Portsmouth. Owner-occupancy is 63.6% in Gosport versus 52.3% in Portsmouth. Gosport has a population of 70,120 and Portsmouth has 223,324.
| Indicator | Gosport | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,120 | 223,324 |
| Median Age | 45 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,770 | £30,661 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.6% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 30% |
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