Widley Gardens is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 5RB 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 Widley Gardens, Waterlooville, PO7 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 5JB, PO7 5JH, PO7 5JD, PO7 5JL, PO7 5JF, PO7 5JN, PO7 5HJ, PO7 5JS, PO7 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 5RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51% | 48.9% | -2.1% | 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 5RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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 | 24.5% | 19.4% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 69% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 24.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.1% | 41.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 40.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 17.6% | 13.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 20.9% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 31.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 94.6% | 95.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Widley Gardens was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Purbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Widley Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook and the 4th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Widley Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-03-31 | £447,808 |
| 18 Widley Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £449,995 | 2021-06-07 | £475,505 |
| 10 Widley Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-10-01 | £503,481 |
| 9 Widley Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-02-04 | £432,130 |
| 7 Widley Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-02-28 | £428,373 |
PO7 5RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 2out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 66 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,171 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 | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,190 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Community school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 659 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 671 yd | |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 708 yd | |
| The Village Bakery & Cafe | 142 London Road | 967 yd | |
| Emma's | 31 London Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen @ Portsmouth Golf Course | Portsmouth Golf Club | 559 yd | |
| The Centurion | Centurion | 584 yd | |
| Jeff Borg Catering @ Purbrook Centre Members Club | Former Purbrook Methodist Church | 973 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | 18 London Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice on the Hill | 4 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 650 yd | |
| Widley Cottage | 80 London Road | 773 yd | |
| 1st Quay | 138 London Road | 961 yd | |
| Olive to graze | 31 London Road | 970 yd | |
| New Purbrook Garden | 8 London Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 197 yd |
| Portsmouth Golf Course CROOKHORN LANE | golf | 505 yd |
| Britannia Crossfit (Closed) Fort Purbrook Fort Purbrook Peter Ashley Lane | 782 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 | 169.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.