Privett Road is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 5JW 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 Privett Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 5QT, PO7 5QR, PO7 5JP, PO7 5QP, PO7 5QZ, PO7 5RH, PO7 5JN, PO7 5QU, PO7 5JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 5JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 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 5JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 21.2% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 55.6% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 43.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 38.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 14.9% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 26% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 21.5% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Privett Road was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Purbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Privett Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook and the 152nd highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Privett Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2026-02-16 | £450,000 |
| 79 Privett Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2025-11-10 | £508,902 |
| 50 Privett Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-10-28 | £347,543 |
| 69 Privett Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-12-13 | £481,179 |
| 56 Privett Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-05-04 | £421,704 |
PO7 5JW 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands First School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook CofE First School 5 London Road , Purbrook PO7 5LH | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 4,892 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 | 480 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | - not rated | 972 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 2,346 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 | 995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Junior School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside House School Woodside House , Purbrook PO7 5RT | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Futcher School Drayton Lane , Drayton PO6 1HG | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Education Trust 109 East Cosham Road , PO6 2BU | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 346 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 358 yd | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 404 yd | |
| The College Restaurant and Cafe Bistro | The South Downs College | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centurion | Centurion | 300 yd | |
| Nineteen @ Portsmouth Golf Course | Portsmouth Golf Club | 330 yd | |
| Jeff Borg Catering @ Purbrook Centre Members Club | Former Purbrook Methodist Church | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice on the Hill | 4 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 337 yd | |
| Widley Cottage | 80 London Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Golf Course CROOKHORN LANE | golf | 416 yd |
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 481 yd |
| Britannia Crossfit (Closed) Fort Purbrook Fort Purbrook Peter Ashley Lane | 882 yd | |
| Crookhorn College Of Technology STAKES HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| South Downs College COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 994 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 | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.