Gosport vs Sandown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gosport is about 9% cheaper on average. Gosport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sandown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gosport
£249,661
Sandown
£273,925
Crime Rate
Gosport
74.4
Sandown
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gosport
83.3%
Sandown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gosport
467.3
Sandown
408.7
EPC Rating
Gosport
70
Sandown
67
Median Income
Gosport
£31,770
Sandown
£27,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Gosport is £249,661, which is 9% less than Sandown at £273,925. The most affordable entry point in Gosport is a flat at £151,697, while in Sandown it is a flat at £164,849.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Gosport (£437,331 vs £358,393).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sandown prices grew faster — 49% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 74.4 offences per 1,000 people, Gosport is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Sandown's 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gosport is violent-crime, while in Sandown 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 EastSandown has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Gosport. Gosport has 26 schools in total, while Sandown has 2.
Gosport School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gosport | Sandown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 2 |
| Primary | 23 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gosport offers faster average downloads at 467.3 Mbps, compared to 408.7 Mbps in Sandown. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Gosport and 94.7% in Sandown. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Gosport and 79% in Sandown.
Gosport is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (467 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gosport are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Sandown. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,036 in Gosport and £1,290 in Sandown. 65% of homes in Gosport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.5% in Sandown.
Gosport has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 54.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,770 in Gosport and £27,938 in Sandown. The median age is 45 in Gosport and 50.5 in Sandown. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Gosport and 48.4% in Sandown. Owner-occupancy is 63.6% in Gosport versus 67.6% in Sandown.
| Indicator | Gosport | Sandown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,120 | 11,652 |
| Median Age | 45 | 50.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,770 | £27,938 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 48.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 27.4% |
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