Relay Road is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 7XA is located in the Waterloo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Relay Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 7UL, PO7 7XE, PO7 7UB, PO7 7UD, PO7 7HT, PO7 3AP, PO7 3AE, PO7 3AF, PO7 7XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO7 7XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.2% | 32.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 49% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.9% | 19.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 24.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.2% | 92.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 89.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.5% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Relay Road was 160.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.1% higher than the Hart Plain average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Relay Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hart Plain and the 49th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Relay Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2020-04-22 | £1,190,164 |
| 1 Relay Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2018-01-29 | £1,014,798 |
PO7 7XA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7XA 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary School Mill Road , PO7 7DB | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Junior School Springwood Avenue , PO7 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,609 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,333 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 | 2,987 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 | 582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Pod 3 Wellington Retail Park | 198 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 327 yd | |
| All About The Grind | 34H Aston Road | 470 yd | |
| The Exchange | 93A London Road | 569 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 4 | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Association | 3 | 305 yd | |
| Waterlooville Sports Bar | 16 Aston Road | 363 yd | |
| Denmead Queen | Denmead Queen | 577 yd | |
| The Phoenix Club | 1B-2A The Clock House | 590 yd | |
| Number 73 | 73 London Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 181 yd | |
| Noodle Bar | 115 London Road | 580 yd | |
| Hakka kitchen | 75B London Road | 602 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 260 London Road | 639 yd | |
| Massalla Hut | 244B London Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 181 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 10 Wellington Retail Park | 198 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl UK | 438 yd | |
| Asda (Superstore) | Asda Stores | 438 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 22-24 Wellington Way | 482 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterlooville Leisure Centre WATERBERRY DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| The Waterloo School WARFIELD AVENUE | 701 yd | |
| Waterlooville Recreation Ground Rowlands Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| 247 Fitness (Waterlooville) UNIT 15 UNIT 15 DUKES WALK | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Berewood Primary School BEREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL BEREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL KENTIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 738 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.