Southwood Road is in Hayling Island and in Havant district. PO11 9PY is located in the Hayling East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southwood Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO11 9AS, PO11 9QH, PO11 9QG, PO11 9SG, PO11 9FA, PO11 9FB, PO11 9RD, PO11 9FD, PO11 9QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO11 9PY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 37.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 30.8% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 21.7% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 36.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 20.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 22.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 98.3% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 90.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwood Road was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Hayling East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Southwood Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hayling East and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131D Southwood Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2024-03-11 | £69,717 |
| Flat 3 159 Southwood Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-02-02 | £142,366 |
| 149 Southwood Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-09-12 | £250,741 |
| Flat 4 159 Southwood Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-06-20 | £113,490 |
| 153 Southwood Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-12-08 | £435,935 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mengham Junior School Palmerston Road , PO11 9ET | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mengham Infant School St Mary's Road , PO11 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Rythe Junior School Havant Road , PO11 0PA | 4out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Rythe Infant School Havant Road , PO11 0PA | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wittering Parochial Church of England School Pound Road , West Wittering PO20 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayling College Church Road , PO11 0NU | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up the Creek Cafe | 28 Creek Road | 174 yd | |
| Elliotts Club | 23 Haven Road | 607 yd | |
| Galleon Cafe Bar | 100 Fishery Lane | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily's Bar | 12 Creek Road | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 2 Sandy Point Road | 214 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastoke Community Association WHEATLANDS AVENUE | 145 yd | |
| Warner Lakeside Indoor Bowls Club LAKESIDE HOLIDAY VILLAGE LAKESIDE HOLIDAY VILLAGE FISHERY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 910 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.