Havant: population and statistics
Havant has a population of 127,362 (2025) across 55.8 km², or 2,284 people per km². It ranks 231 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 127,362 residents
- 55.8 km²
- 2,284 people/km²
Havant in numbers
Population of Havant over time
Havant had 122,189 residents in 2015 and 127,362 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 124,018 |
| 2021 | 124,467 |
| 2022 | 124,713 |
| 2023 | 125,911 |
| 2024 | 126,794 |
| 2025 | 127,362 |
All indicators for Havant
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Havant | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 68 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.0% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 209 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Havant | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 57,520 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 207 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 13.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 306 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.8% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 266 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 53,589 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 194 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 80.7% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 197 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 18.9% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 120 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.8% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 12.4% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 18.6% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 81 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £315,820 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 137 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 298 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Havant | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.8% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 73 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.0% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 186 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Havant | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,190 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 246 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.7 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 224 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,440 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 252 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,220 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 217 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Havant | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 82.4% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 41 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Havant | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 167 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Havant ranks 39 by population.
Households renting privately: 12.4% in Havant, compared with an average of 19.2% in South East and 20.4% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 82.4% in Havant, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 23.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,808 football pitches.
- 8.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Portsmouth, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Portsmouth (211,475 residents), 8 km away.
Business sectors: Havant
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction23.3% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.8
Where is Havant?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Havant?
Havant has 127,362 residents (2025), ranking 231 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Havant?
Havant covers 55.8 km², with a density of 2,284 people per km².
Is the population of Havant growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Havant went from 122,189 to 127,362, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Havant?
Havant is in South East (region). Latitude 50.851, longitude −0.983.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Havant?
In Havant, “Households renting privately” stands at 12.4% (2021), ranking 311 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Havant?
In Havant, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 82.4% (2025-2026), ranking 41 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Havant?
The nearest to Havant are Portsmouth (8.2 km), Gosport (14 km), Fareham (14 km), Chichester (14 km), East Hampshire (18 km).