Sunset Lane is in Waterlooville and in Winchester district. PO7 3AH is located in the Denmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2016-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunset Lane, Waterlooville, PO7 3AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 3AJ, PO7 3AG, PO7 3AD, PO7 3AB, PO7 3AR, PO7 3AF, PO7 3AS, PO7 3BA, PO7 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 3AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 48.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO7 3AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 50% | 24.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 29.8% | -35.0% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 53% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 14.9% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6.4% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 21.3% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 39.4% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 84.6% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 79.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 79.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunset Lane was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% higher than the Denmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunset Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Denmead and the 76th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sunset Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-10-07 | £247,149 |
| 3 Sunset Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £195,000 | 2016-07-29 | £229,608 |
| 2 Sunset Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £265,000 | 2016-06-30 | £344,767 |
| 1 Sunset Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £314,500 | 2016-06-30 | £409,167 |
PO7 3AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berewood Primary School Kentidge Way , PO7 3BE | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Mill Road , PO7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Pod 3 Wellington Retail Park | 485 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 559 yd | |
| VK | 244A London Road | 719 yd | |
| Subway | 5 The Clock House | 721 yd | |
| Red Rose Lounge | 258 London Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 73 | 73 London Road | 690 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | 3 | 707 yd | |
| The Phoenix Club | 1B-2A The Clock House | 721 yd | |
| Waterlooville Sports Bar | 16 Aston Road | 763 yd | |
| Denmead Queen | Denmead Queen | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 559 yd | |
| Hakka kitchen | 75B London Road | 689 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 226-228 London Road | 695 yd | |
| Jade's Plaice | 240 London Road | 710 yd | |
| Pars Kabab & Pizza | 242 London Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 10 Wellington Retail Park | 485 yd | |
| Asda (Superstore) | Asda Stores | 537 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 559 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl UK | 641 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 22-24 Wellington Way | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berewood Primary School BEREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL BEREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL KENTIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Waterlooville Leisure Centre WATERBERRY DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| The Waterloo School WARFIELD AVENUE | 888 yd | |
| 247 Fitness (Waterlooville) UNIT 15 UNIT 15 DUKES WALK | health and fitness suite | 951 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.