St Johns Avenue is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 5QU 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 St Johns Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 5JR, PO7 5QY, PO7 5JP, PO7 5QT, PO7 5PU, PO7 5RN, PO7 5QX, PO7 5PH, PO7 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO7 5QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 52.3% | 56% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 44% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 5QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 18.5% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 62.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 48% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 36.5% | -8.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 | 23.5% | 20% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 23% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 98% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Avenue was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.4% lower than the Purbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook and the 6th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 St Johns Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-05-24 | £407,584 |
| 54 St Johns Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-03-22 | £351,697 |
| 46 St Johns Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-24 | £313,363 |
| 36 St Johns Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-02-27 | £381,242 |
| 40 St Johns Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2016-04-27 | £383,748 |
PO7 5QU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO7 5QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands First School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook CofE First School 5 London Road , Purbrook PO7 5LH | - not rated | 1,075 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 | 543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 4,932 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 | 498 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | - not rated | 853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 2,541 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 | 1,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 3,640 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 | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Junior School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside House School Woodside House , Purbrook PO7 5RT | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Futcher School Drayton Lane , Drayton PO6 1HG | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yard Pizza | 3 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 423 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 437 yd | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 512 yd | |
| The Village Bakery & Cafe | 142 London Road | 995 yd | |
| The College Restaurant and Cafe Bistro | The South Downs College | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centurion | Centurion | 464 yd | |
| Nineteen @ Portsmouth Golf Course | Portsmouth Golf Club | 537 yd | |
| Jeff Borg Catering @ Purbrook Centre Members Club | Former Purbrook Methodist Church | 860 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | 18 London Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice on the Hill | 4 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 415 yd | |
| Purbrook Spice Indian Takeaway | 16A London Road | 963 yd | |
| New Purbrook Garden | 8 London Road | 969 yd | |
| Peaches Dessert Bar & Gelato | 14 London Road | 979 yd | |
| 1st Quay | 138 London Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Portsmouth Golf Course CROOKHORN LANE | golf | 649 yd |
| Crookhorn College Of Technology STAKES HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| South Downs College COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,019 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.