Cotswold Way is in Waterlooville and in Test Valley district. PO7 7GJ is located in the Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2015-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotswold Way, Waterlooville, PO7 7GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 7GG, PO7 7GL, PO7 6XA, PO7 7GH, PO7 7GF, PO7 7GE, PO7 7QF, PO7 6XB, PO7 6HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 7GJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.7% | 1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.1% | 33.1% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 47.1% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 52% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 8.3% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 25.5% | 16.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.3% | 92.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 92.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Way was 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Hart Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotswold Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hart Plain and the 150th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cotswold Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £32,673,358 | 2017-11-27 | £35,434,487 |
PO7 7GJ 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berewood Primary School Kentidge Way , PO7 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Junior School Bere Road , Denmead PO7 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Infant School Hambledon Road , Denmead PO7 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,094 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 | 3,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 | 6 Meadow Parade | 147 yd | |
| Shalimar Restaurant | 9 Hambledon Parade | 185 yd | |
| Horizon Waterlooville Leisure Centre | Waterlooville Swimming Pool | 208 yd | |
| Brunch Coffee House | 40 Brambles Enterprise Centre | 275 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falcon | The Falcon | 262 yd | |
| Waterlooville Sports Bar | 16 Aston Road | 938 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | 3 | 950 yd | |
| The Rainbow Public House | 214 Milton Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Indian takeaway | 2 Hambledon Parade | 200 yd | |
| Lotus House | 11 Hambledon Parade | 200 yd | |
| Pitmasters | 39-40 Brambles Enterprise Centre | 275 yd | |
| Milton Tandoori | 141 Milton Road | 992 yd | |
| Lin's Wok | 147 Milton Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl UK | 511 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 143-145 Milton Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterlooville Leisure Centre WATERBERRY DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Berewood Primary School BEREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL BEREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL KENTIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Waterlooville Recreation Ground Rowlands Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.