Hopfield Close is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 7LJ is located in the Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hopfield Close, Waterlooville, PO7 7LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 7JX, PO7 7LB, PO7 7JE, PO7 7LA, PO7 7LL, PO7 7LG, PO7 7JD, PO7 7JJ, PO7 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO7 7LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 48.1% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 44.7% | 51.9% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 24% | 23.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 46.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 19% | 16.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (48.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 20.8% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -27.6% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 27.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 33.2% | 40.7% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 28.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around PO7 7LJ this area, 36.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 36.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 19.3% | -6.9% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 2.8% | 7.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.1% | 97% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.4% | 92.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 92.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopfield Close was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.4% higher than the Stakes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopfield Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Stakes and the 71st highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hopfield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-13 | £300,000 |
| 4 Hopfield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2000-04-20 | £319,839 |
| 1 Hopfield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 1998-09-08 | £484,314 |
| 4 Hopfield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,500 | 1997-07-18 | £317,500 |
| 5 Hopfield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1996-06-28 | £332,759 |
PO7 7LJ 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 7LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 214 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Primary School Mill Road , PO7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berewood Primary School Kentidge Way , PO7 3BE | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Junior School Springwood Avenue , PO7 8ED | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Infant School Springwood Avenue , PO7 8ED | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,521 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 | 2,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VK | 244A London Road | 288 yd | |
| Red Rose Lounge | 258 London Road | 296 yd | |
| Poppins Restaurant | 266 London Road | 305 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Unit 15 | 328 yd | |
| Subway | 5 The Clock House | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 73 | 73 London Road | 321 yd | |
| The Phoenix Club | 1B-2A The Clock House | 340 yd | |
| Denmead Queen | Denmead Queen | 472 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds 160 Stakes Hill Road | 828 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | 3 | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massalla Hut | 244B London Road | 286 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 260 London Road | 289 yd | |
| Jade's Plaice | 240 London Road | 293 yd | |
| Pars Kabab & Pizza | 242 London Road | 293 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 226-228 London Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 22-24 Wellington Way | 491 yd | |
| Asda (Superstore) | Asda Stores | 499 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 10 Wellington Retail Park | 737 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 839 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Lavender Road | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Waterloo School WARFIELD AVENUE | 314 yd | |
| 247 Fitness (Waterlooville) UNIT 15 UNIT 15 DUKES WALK | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Springwood Junior School Springwood Avenue | grass pitches | 627 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.