Supermarkets in Havant
Grocery shopping and food stores
Havant is well served by supermarkets, with the major chains all represented within easy reach of the town centre and the residential areas. For a town of its size, the provision is generous, and most residents can reach a large supermarket within a few minutes by car or a short bus ride.
Asda on New Lane is one of the larger stores in the area, offering a full range of groceries, household goods, clothing and electrical items. The store has a petrol station and ample parking, and it serves as a one-stop shop for many Havant families doing their weekly food shopping. The location near the A27 makes it accessible from across the borough.
Tesco has a presence in the area, and Sainsbury's operates stores accessible to Havant residents. Lidl and Aldi both have stores in or near the town, providing the discount option that has become increasingly popular across the UK. The competition between the supermarkets keeps prices competitive, and the choice means that residents can shop according to their budget and preferences.
Smaller convenience stores, including Co-op and independent shops, are scattered through the residential areas and provide top-up shopping for milk, bread, newspapers and everyday essentials. These are particularly valued by older residents and those without cars who cannot easily reach the larger stores.
The town centre itself has a more limited food shopping offer. The Springs shopping centre is primarily non-food retail, and the main grocery shopping tends to happen at the edge-of-town supermarkets where parking is easier. A small number of specialist food shops survive in the centre, including bakers and butchers, but the general trend has been towards the supermarkets for many years.
Online grocery delivery covers the Havant area comprehensively, with all the major chains offering timed delivery slots to PO9 postcodes. This has been particularly valued by older residents and those with limited mobility.
The town centre itself has a more limited food shopping offer. The Springs shopping centre is primarily non-food retail, and the main grocery shopping tends to happen at the edge-of-town supermarkets where parking is easier. A small number of specialist food shops survive in the centre, including bakers, but the general trend has been towards the supermarkets for many years. Online grocery delivery covers the Havant area comprehensively, with all the major chains offering timed delivery slots to PO9 postcodes. This has been particularly valued by older residents and those with limited mobility. The competition between the different supermarket chains keeps prices in check, and Havant residents are well served by a range of options from budget discounters to full-service stores. The proximity of farm shops in the Hampshire countryside adds a layer of local produce for those who value provenance and quality.