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Havant

England / South East / Havant

About

Havant is a district located in Hampshire, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 55 square kilometres and includes the town of Havant, along with smaller settlements like Waterlooville, Cowplain, and Bedhampton. The district is bordered by Portsmouth to the south and the South Downs National Park to the north, offering a mix of urban and rural landscapes.

The area is known for its historical connections, including the 12th-century St. Faith's Church in Havant town centre. The district has good transport links, with the A3(M) providing road access and Havant railway station connecting to London and the south coast. Local economy includes retail, light industry, and services, with the Meridian Shopping Centre being a key commercial hub. The nearby Langstone Harbour and Farlington Marshes provide natural spaces for recreation and wildlife.

Area overview

On average Havant has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Havant is £43,224 per year. There are 50 schools in Havant: 33 primary (3 Outstanding and 27 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Havant Population
124,208
Population density
2,228.4 per km²

Demographics

British
115,732
93.17%
Other White
2,792
2.25%
Indian
905
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
557
0.45%
Other Asian
527
0.42%
Total population: 124,210

Housing

Owns outright
20,869
38.94%
Owns with a mortgage
15,526
28.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,760
10.75%
Social rents from council
5,040
9.4%
Other social rented
4,949
9.24%
Total households: 53,589

Property prices in Havant

Based on 1,568 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Havant area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,950,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached441£471,750
Flats219£160,000
Semi-Detached480£340,000
Terraced428£275,000

10 years price trend in Havant

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.