Hayling West & North
Havant 015 · 4 sub-areas · 6,009 residents
Havant 015, within the Havant district of the South East, is a predominantly residential area of around 6,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £1,063 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and the area skews older, with well over a third of residents aged 65 or above. Owner-occupation here is unusually high at around four in five households.
Hayling West & North is a settled residential pocket of Havant. The bigger gravitational centre is London, around 167 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hayling West & North?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,127 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hayling West & North in Havant
Living in Hayling West & North
Havant 015 is a settled, quiet corner of the Havant district — the kind of neighbourhood where most people own their homes and have done so for some time. With over a third of residents aged 65 or above, the area has a distinctly mature feel compared to most of southern England, and that shapes everything from the pace of daily life to the types of homes available. It's not a place with a buzzing high street or a rush-hour commuter crowd; it's calmer and more suburban in character.
On rent, this area sits below the UK national median for comparable homes. You'll pay around £834 a month for a one-bedroom and roughly £1,063 for a two-bedroom — that's competitive for the South East, where costs across the region run considerably higher. The trade-off is that a 59% rent-to-take-home ratio still makes budgeting tight, even at these relatively modest levels, so affordability here is real but not effortless.
The population is heavily owner-occupied — around 83% of households own their home — which means the private rental market is thin. Just under 10% of homes are privately rented. If you're looking to rent, you'll find fewer options than in a typical urban neighbourhood, and stock turns over slowly. Demand for what does come up tends to be steady.
In practical terms, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 kilometres away. The vast majority of residents — over half — commute by car. Public transport use is very low at around 2% of commuters. Broadband is strong: gigabit coverage reaches 97.9% of premises. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Havant 015 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, settled neighbourhood that suits those looking for a quieter suburban lifestyle. Owner-occupation is very high, crime is below the national average, and greenspace is within reasonable reach. The trade-off is thin rental stock, car dependency, and limited public transport. It suits older residents and families more than young professionals.
- What is the rent in Havant 015?
- A one-bedroom runs around £834 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,063, and a three-bedroom around £1,325. These figures are estimates based on local sale prices. They're relatively affordable for the South East, sitting below the UK national median for a 2-bed of roughly £1,200 a month.
- Is Havant 015 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate here is around 69 per 1,000 residents per year, which is noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's older, owner-occupied demographic profile tends to support lower crime levels, and the neighbourhood sits in the less deprived half of national rankings.
- What's the commute from Havant 015 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — over 54% commute by car, and the nearest mainline rail station is around 5 kilometres away. Public transport use is very low at 2%. The rail journey to London takes roughly 164 minutes. If you're planning to commute regularly to a major city, a car is essentially essential here.
- Who lives in Havant 015?
- Predominantly older, long-settled residents — over 36% are aged 65 or above, and around 83% own their home. It's a very stable community with low turnover and a low ethnic diversity index. Around a third of residents hold a degree, suggesting a broadly middle-income, professional and retired population.
- What schools are near Havant 015?
- There are 11 schools within 2 kilometres, but only around 24.5% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 6.3 kilometres away. Families with school-age children should research catchment areas carefully and may need to look further afield for top-rated options.
- How good is broadband in Havant 015?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 97.9% of premises in the area, and no properties fall below the minimum broadband usage standard.