Havant: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Hampshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across PO9.
Havant DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Havant
The Havant rental market in Hampshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,623 pcm and rents up roughly 7.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across PO9.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Havant.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
19 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Havant.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £664 | £7,968 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,265 | £15,180 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,581 | £18,972 |
| 3-bed house | £2,024 | £24,288 |
| 4-bed house | £2,609 | £31,308 |
Featured properties in Havant
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across PO9.
Buying in Havant
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£316,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.6%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Havant face medium competition with prices around £316,000 and growth of about 1.6% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Havant
With an average property price near £316,000 and gross yields around 5.8%, Havant offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.6% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.6/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Havant — nobody else has this.
- 1Homes with parking
- 22 bed flats
- 3Furnished 1 bed flats
- 4Pet-friendly rentals
Family living & schools in Havant
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havant Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Havant | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Havant Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Havant Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Havant Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| The Havant Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
Family facilities
- Havant Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Havant
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Havant Brasserie
2.3 mi from Havant centre
Spice of Havant
1.1 mi from Havant centre
Bella Cucina
1.6 mi from Havant centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.9 mi from Havant centre
Havant Tandoori
1.2 mi from Havant centre
Coffee & Co, Havant
2.3 mi from Havant centre
Socialising in Havant
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Havant
1.1 mi from Havant centre
The Railway Tavern
1.4 mi from Havant centre
Vault Bar
1.2 mi from Havant centre
Havant Live Lounge
1.6 mi from Havant centre
The Riverside Inn
1.5 mi from Havant centre
Havant Shopping Centre
0.3 mi from Havant centre
Things to do in Havant
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Havant Sports & Fitness
1.3 mi from Havant centre
Havant Cricket Club
1.7 mi from Havant centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.6 mi from Havant centre
Havant Cinema
0.8 mi from Havant centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.5 mi from Havant centre
Havant Adventure Park
1.9 mi from Havant centre
Commuting from Havant
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 39 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 33 min |
| Reading | Train | 26 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 24 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 14 min |
Local developments in Havant
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Havant town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near PO9
Approved
Havant retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Havant
Verified contractors covering PO9 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Havant
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Havant
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Havant
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Havant
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Havant
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Havant
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Havant
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Havant must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Hampshire.
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