South Hayling
Havant 016 · 3 sub-areas · 5,238 residents
Havant 016 is a quieter, predominantly residential part of Havant in the South East, home to around 5,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,063 a month — noticeably below the UK national average for a 2-bed — and the area skews older than most, with well over a third of residents aged 65 or above.
South Hayling 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 South Hayling?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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South Hayling in Havant
Living in South Hayling
Havant 016 has the feel of a settled, mature neighbourhood rather than somewhere in flux. Owner-occupation is the norm — around seven in ten households own their home — and the population is noticeably older than in most parts of the South East, with 38% of residents aged 65 or over. That shapes the day-to-day character: quieter streets, lower turnover, and a community that's been here a while.
For renters, it's one of the more affordable corners of the South East. A two-bedroom home runs roughly £1,063 a month, which sits below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The trade-off is that this isn't a transport-rich area: most people drive, with around 55% of residents commuting by car. Only about 3% use public transport to get to work, and the nearest rail station is a straight-line distance of around 6.5 km — roughly an 80-minute walk, so you'll want a car or a bike if you rely on the train.
About three in ten residents work from home, which partly explains why the low public transport use doesn't seem to bother many people here. The resident and workplace median salaries are closely matched at around £30,800 and £30,600 respectively, suggesting most people who work locally also live locally — there's no dramatic salary premium from commuting out.
If you're looking for greenspace, the area does reasonably well: the nearest green space is under 350 metres away on average, and around 45% of residents live within easy walking distance of open space. Schools are a more complex picture — see the schools section below, and check the sub-areas list for more detail on specific streets and pockets within Havant 016.
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Frequently asked
- Is Havant 016 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, settled neighbourhood with low crime and reasonable greenspace — good if you value peace and affordability. The trade-off is limited public transport, relatively weak nearby school ratings, and an older community feel. It suits owner-occupiers and remote workers more than young renters looking for a lively urban base.
- What is the rent in Havant 016?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £834 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,063, and a three-bedroom around £1,325. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2% over the past year. For context, a 2-bed here is noticeably cheaper than the UK national median of around £1,200 a month.
- Is Havant 016 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 60.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is meaningfully below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's high owner-occupation rate and older population profile both tend to correlate with lower crime levels. It's one of the quieter, more settled parts of Havant.
- What's the commute from Havant 016 to the nearest major city?
- Public transport access is limited here — only about 3% of residents use it to commute. The nearest mainline rail station is around 6.5 km away. By public transport, London takes roughly 168 minutes. Most residents drive, and nearly 30% work from home, which helps offset the limited rail connectivity.
- Who lives in Havant 016?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers — 38% of residents are aged 65 or over, and 71% own their home. Single-person households make up 38% of the total. It's a predominantly UK-born community with low ethnic diversity. Young professionals and families with children are underrepresented compared to most South East neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Havant 016?
- There are 13 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 14.5% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 7.7 km away. Families prioritising school quality should check current Ofsted ratings directly before committing to the area.
- Is Havant 016 good for families?
- It's a safe, affordable area with good greenspace access, but the school ratings nearby are a real concern — only around 14.5% of schools within catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding. Only about 10% of households are couples with children, which reflects the older skew. Families should weigh the low costs against the school quality gap carefully.