South East
Town
Pop. 125,000Cost of Living in Havant
Hampshire, England
Average House Price
£337.3k
+16%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£42,931
+10%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,485/mo
+24%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,185
Band D / yr
Energy
£147
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£36.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£78.41
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Havant
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£337,310
Detached£525,100
Semi-detached£333,750
Terraced£280,350
Flat / Apartment£209,150
House prices in Havant have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Havant
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£42,931
Mean£48,672
Median hourly rate£20.64/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£29,328
Upper quartile (75th)£57,720
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+10.0%£3,892 above national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Havant
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Havant each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £1,485 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £182 |
| Utilities | Energy | £147 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £203 |
| Food | Groceries | £303 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £165 |
| Estimated Total | £2,555 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport
Transport Costs in Havant
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£78.41
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.56
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£203
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Havant
- What is the average house price in Havant?
- The average house price in Havant is £337,310, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £525,100, while flats and apartments average £209,150. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Havant?
- The median annual salary in Havant is £42,931, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,892 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £29,328 (lower quartile) to £57,720 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Havant?
- Average monthly rent in Havant is £1,485 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Havant an affordable place to live?
- Havant is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 42% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,485, while the median annual salary is £42,931 (approximately £3,578 per month before tax).
- How does Havant compare to London?
- The average house price in Havant is £337,310, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Havant costs around 61% of London prices, making it £213,690 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,485 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Havant?
- House prices in Havant are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £337,310 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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