London Road is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 7SH 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 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 7SP, PO7 7TL, PO7 7TJ, PO7 7FB, PO7 7TQ, PO7 7SR, PO7 7SW, PO7 7TG, PO7 7JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO7 7SH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 32% | 35.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 43.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 47.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 17.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 31.1% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.8% | 97.8% | 5.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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% | 93.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94.3% | 93% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 360.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 493.4% higher than the Stakes average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
London Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Stakes and the 11th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-08-05 | £456,956 |
| Flat 1 131 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-12-02 | £191,274 |
| Flat 4 131 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2019-03-15 | £165,784 |
| 133A London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2018-11-02 | £374,851 |
| 127 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2015-04-29 | £691,026 |
PO7 7SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO7 7SH 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berewood Primary School Kentidge Way , PO7 3BE | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Mill Road , PO7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Infant School Springwood Avenue , PO7 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,179 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 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,713 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 | 447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest View Brownies / Graze@322 | 320-322 London Road | 213 yd | |
| Okka | 318A London Road | 219 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 4 | 244 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 5 | 244 yd | |
| Little Bay Eatery | 1 Queens Parade | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmead Queen | Denmead Queen | 256 yd | |
| The Woodpecker | 179A London Road | 433 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | 3 | 467 yd | |
| The Phoenix Club | 1B-2A The Clock House | 476 yd | |
| Waterlooville Sports Bar | 16 Aston Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle Bar | 115 London Road | 287 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 435 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 260 London Road | 520 yd | |
| Hakka kitchen | 75B London Road | 547 yd | |
| Massalla Hut | 244B London Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 22-24 Wellington Way | 327 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 179 London Road | 378 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 435 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 10 Wellington Retail Park | 468 yd | |
| Asda (Superstore) | Asda Stores | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 247 Fitness (Waterlooville) UNIT 15 UNIT 15 DUKES WALK | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| The Waterloo School WARFIELD AVENUE | 392 yd | |
| Waterlooville Recreation Ground Rowlands Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Springwood Junior School Springwood Avenue | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Waterlooville Leisure Centre WATERBERRY DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.