Taylor Close is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 5GE is located in the Purbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylor Close, Waterlooville, PO7 5GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 5PL, PO7 5BF, PO7 5DU, PO7 5PW, PO7 5FF, PO7 5LL, PO7 5UH, PO7 5DT, PO7 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO7 5GE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.7% | 48.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5GE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 19% | 28.1% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 58.9% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 42.3% | 56% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 31.1% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.3% | 11.2% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 35.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 92.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.9% | 92.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Close was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Purbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylor Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook and the 166th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Taylor Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-28 | £385,921 |
| 27 Taylor Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2025-02-21 | £262,756 |
| 23 Taylor Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2024-02-28 | £177,369 |
| 5 Taylor Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-08-30 | £373,367 |
| 9 Taylor Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-23 | £337,894 |
PO7 5GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 177 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | 2out of 4 | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Mill Road , PO7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yard Pizza | 3 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 654 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 661 yd | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 742 yd | |
| The College Restaurant and Cafe Bistro | The South Downs College | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds 160 Stakes Hill Road | 783 yd | |
| The Centurion | Centurion | 795 yd | |
| Jeff Borg Catering @ Purbrook Centre Members Club | Former Purbrook Methodist Church | 879 yd | |
| Nineteen @ Portsmouth Golf Course | Portsmouth Golf Club | 917 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | 18 London Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice on the Hill | 4 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 652 yd | |
| Bill's Chippy | 41 Mill Road | 790 yd | |
| Purbrook Spice Indian Takeaway | 16A London Road | 1,057 yd | |
| New Purbrook Garden | 8 London Road | 1,073 yd | |
| Peaches Dessert Bar & Gelato | 14 London Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crookhorn College Of Technology STAKES HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Oaklands Catholic School STAKES HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| South Downs College COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.