Town Pop. 44,239

Living in Havant: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Havant scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 72/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 39/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Havant places 2nd of 3 in the PO9 postcode district. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (95). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
110.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,492 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 496 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 412 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 350 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Shoplifting 276 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 845 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 172 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 147 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 130 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 10.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 73
Parks Ample 63
Sports Pitches Ample 28
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 28

Services

Schools
68
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 23 in area · 35 within 4km
1Outstanding15Good3Requires Improvement4Ungraded
  • Front Lawn Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Barncroft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bidbury Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bosmere Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fairfield Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oaklands Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Park Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Prospect SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Riverside Community Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital2.2 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre4 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit6.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
3 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,791 patients per GP
10dentists10pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)61%
available across Havant
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 956 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed3.5%Retired22.4%Student3.3%Other inactive13.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.3%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary33.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership59.9%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Havant · 2026-27
A £1,547
B £1,804
C £2,062
D £2,320
E £2,836
F £3,351
G £3,867
H £4,640
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
72
Havant 0.4 mi
Bedhampton 0.6 mi
Warblington 1 mi
J5 A3(M) 1.2 mi
J4 A3(M) 1.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 37
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 33
Retail Shopping Ample 178
Takeaways Ample 46
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £271,250 274
Detached £510,000 52
Semi-detached £310,000 74
Terraced £260,000 114
Flat / Maisonette £151,500 34
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£147k £294k £445k £592k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Emsworth 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Horndean 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Catherington 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Denmead 55 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Havant a nice place to live?

Havant is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Havant is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Havant?

Havant has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 4,871 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Havant?

Among the top-rated schools in Havant are Front Lawn Primary Academy, Barncroft Primary School and Bidbury Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 23 rated schools in Havant in total.

What are house prices like in Havant?

The current median house price in Havant is £271,250, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £510,000, semi-detached £310,000, terraced £260,000, flat £151,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 274 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Havant in context

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Postcode districts in Havant

PO9 59 ⇄

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