Dirty Lane is in Hambledon, Waterlooville and in Winchester district. PO7 4QT is located in the Denmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dirty Lane, Hambledon, Waterlooville, PO7 4QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 4QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO7 4QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.7% | 24.3% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 76.7% | 62.2% | -14.5% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 61.1% | 53.4% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 32.6% | 7.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.7% | 16.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 42.2% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 93.1% | 89.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dirty Lane was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Denmead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dirty Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Denmead and the 177th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Bottom Dirty Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2016-04-15 | £1,408,636 |
| Drakes Bottom Dirty Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 1995-03-21 | £1,825,560 |
PO7 4QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Soberton Infant School Church Road , Newtown PO17 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Junior School Bere Road , Denmead PO7 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Infant School Hambledon Road , Denmead PO7 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambledon Primary School Church Lane , Hambledon PO7 4RT | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.