Frances Road is in Purbrook, Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 5HH 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 Frances Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 5HG, PO7 5HF, PO7 5HD, PO7 5HQ, PO7 5HJ, PO7 5JA, PO7 5HZ, PO7 5HE, PO7 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 5HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 25.8% | 28.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 55.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24% | 16.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 21.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 25.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 98.2% | 93.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frances Road was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Purbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frances Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook and the 41st lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Frances Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,995 | 2024-12-06 | £388,634 |
| 34 Frances Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-22 | £320,112 |
| 36 Frances Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-04-03 | £497,205 |
| 43 Frances Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-11 | £342,987 |
| 26 Frances Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-07-29 | £497,711 |
PO7 5HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
PO7 5HH 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 2out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Mill Road , PO7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | 2out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 345 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,192 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 | 1,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,453 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 | 1,170 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 619 yd | |
| Yard Pizza | 3 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 822 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 836 yd | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 903 yd | |
| Emma's | 31 London Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borg Catering @ Purbrook Centre Members Club | Former Purbrook Methodist Church | 591 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | 18 London Road | 620 yd | |
| The Centurion | Centurion | 820 yd | |
| Nineteen @ Portsmouth Golf Course | Portsmouth Golf Club | 848 yd | |
| Purbrook Cricket Club | Cricket Club | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quay | 138 London Road | 615 yd | |
| New Purbrook Garden | 8 London Road | 623 yd | |
| Purbrook Spice Indian Takeaway | 16A London Road | 623 yd | |
| Peaches Dessert Bar & Gelato | 14 London Road | 637 yd | |
| Widley Cottage | 80 London Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 270 yd |
| Portsmouth Golf Course CROOKHORN LANE | golf | 861 yd |
| Purbrook Heath PURBROOK HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 189.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.