Shaftesbury Avenue is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 5HW is located in the Stakes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaftesbury Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 5HX, PO7 5NR, PO7 5HR, PO7 5HP, PO7 5NX, PO7 5HS, PO7 5NU, PO7 5HN, PO7 5NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 5HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 34.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 47.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 2.9% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 41.8% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 41.5% | 11.8% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 21.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 18.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 97.2% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 92.5% 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% | 92.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Avenue was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Stakes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaftesbury Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Stakes and the 178th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Shaftesbury Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-10 | £286,682 |
| 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-11-19 | £280,049 |
| 11 Shaftesbury Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-31 | £170,659 |
| 19 Shaftesbury Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-15 | £245,346 |
| 10 Shaftesbury Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2022-12-16 | £352,764 |
PO7 5HW 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Mill Road , PO7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community 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 | 853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,035 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 | 1,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,004 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 | 1,092 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 3,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Bakery & Cafe | 142 London Road | 722 yd | |
| Yard Pizza | 3 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 932 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 944 yd | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Borg Catering @ Purbrook Centre Members Club | Former Purbrook Methodist Church | 432 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | 18 London Road | 591 yd | |
| The Centurion | Centurion | 1,024 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds 160 Stakes Hill Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Spice Indian Takeaway | 16A London Road | 618 yd | |
| Peaches Dessert Bar & Gelato | 14 London Road | 634 yd | |
| New Purbrook Garden | 8 London Road | 635 yd | |
| 1st Quay | 138 London Road | 727 yd | |
| Bill's Chippy | 41 Mill Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Crookhorn College Of Technology STAKES HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.