Alameda Road is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 5HD is located in the Purbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alameda Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 5HA, PO7 5HB, PO7 5HE, PO7 5HH, PO7 5HG, PO7 5HZ, PO7 5HY, PO7 5EZ, PO7 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO7 5HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 53.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49% | 46.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 21.7% | 26.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 59.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 54% | 45.2% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 40.9% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 22.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 31.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 91.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.5% | 92% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alameda Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Purbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alameda Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook and the 154th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Alameda Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-08-08 | £395,789 |
| 40 Alameda Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-09-30 | £415,268 |
| 30 Alameda Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-11-23 | £420,664 |
| 40 Alameda Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-02-18 | £325,901 |
| 35 Alameda Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-03-28 | £467,104 |
PO7 5HD 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook CofE First School 5 London Road , Purbrook PO7 5LH | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands First School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Middle School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 4,679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 2,590 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 | 1,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside House School Woodside House , Purbrook PO7 5RT | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Junior School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Futcher School Drayton Lane , Drayton PO6 1HG | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Bakery & Cafe | 142 London Road | 616 yd | |
| Yard Pizza | 3 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 802 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 816 yd | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borg Catering @ Purbrook Centre Members Club | Former Purbrook Methodist Church | 512 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | 18 London Road | 578 yd | |
| The Centurion | Centurion | 829 yd | |
| Nineteen @ Portsmouth Golf Course | Portsmouth Golf Club | 878 yd | |
| Purbrook Cricket Club | Cricket Club | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Spice Indian Takeaway | 16A London Road | 588 yd | |
| New Purbrook Garden | 8 London Road | 593 yd | |
| Peaches Dessert Bar & Gelato | 14 London Road | 603 yd | |
| 1st Quay | 138 London Road | 615 yd | |
| Plaice on the Hill | 4 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Portsmouth Golf Course CROOKHORN LANE | golf | 926 yd |
| Purbrook Heath PURBROOK HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.