Havant vs Portsmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Portsmouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Havant has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Portsmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Havant
£351,260
Portsmouth
£339,811
Crime Rate
Havant
76.7
Portsmouth
112.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Havant
76.9%
Portsmouth
95.9%
Avg Download Speed
Havant
447.7
Portsmouth
418.4
EPC Rating
Havant
70.5
Portsmouth
70.1
Median Income
Havant
£31,071
Portsmouth
£30,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £339,811, Portsmouth undercuts Havant (£351,260) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Havant is a flat at £157,274, while in Portsmouth it is a flat at £177,807.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Havant (£584,510 vs £465,561).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Portsmouth prices grew faster — 34% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHavant has a crime rate of 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47% lower than Portsmouth at 112.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Havant 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 EastOf the 17 schools in Havant, 76.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Portsmouth, which has 62 schools, the figure is 95.9%.
Havant School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 17 schools (14 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 | Havant | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 62 |
| Primary | 14 | 50 |
| Secondary | 3 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 95.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Havant averages 447.7 Mbps – ahead of Portsmouth's 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Havant and 91.7% in Portsmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.5% in Havant and 80% in Portsmouth.
Havant is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (448 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Havant leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Portsmouth averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,251 in Havant and £950 in Portsmouth. 63.7% of homes in Havant 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 63.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,071 in Havant and £30,661 in Portsmouth. The median age is 47.9 in Havant and 39.8 in Portsmouth. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Havant versus 52.3% in Portsmouth. Employment rates stand at 56% in Havant and 57.2% in Portsmouth.
| Indicator | Havant | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,964 | 223,324 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,071 | £30,661 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 30% |
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