Perseus Place is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO7 8AW 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 Perseus Place, Waterlooville, PO7 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO7 8AF, PO7 8AE, PO7 8AN, PO7 8AL, PO7 8AY, PO7 8AJ, PO7 8BG, PO7 5QQ, PO7 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO7 8AW is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 52.5% | 46.7% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 53.3% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 27.1% | 41.2% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 24.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 22.9% | 19.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.5%) 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 | 36.3% | 30.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 20.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 8AW this area, 36.8% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.3% | 36.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perseus Place was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% higher than the Purbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perseus Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Purbrook and the 126th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Perseus Place, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-31 | £175,143 |
| 74 Perseus Place, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-03-24 | £128,788 |
| 69 Perseus Place, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2021-02-02 | £167,527 |
| 77 Perseus Place, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-09-08 | £147,796 |
| 69 Perseus Place, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-09-07 | £149,896 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO7 8AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 2out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | 2out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Infant School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Junior School Aldermoor Road East , Purbrook PO7 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 362 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Good Shepherd Hub | Church Of The Good Shepherd | 120 yd | |
| Crookhorn Tandoori | 1 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 189 yd | |
| Yard Pizza | 3 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 203 yd | |
| The College Restaurant and Cafe Bistro | The South Downs College | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centurion | Centurion | 247 yd | |
| Nineteen @ Portsmouth Golf Course | Portsmouth Golf Club | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice on the Hill | 4 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 211 yd | |
| Panku Street Food | ASDA | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 8 Purbrook Chase Precinct | 214 yd | |
| Asda | ASDA | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Downs College COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Portsmouth Golf Course CROOKHORN LANE | golf | 564 yd |
| Crookhorn College Of Technology STAKES HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Purbrook Park School PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Oaklands Catholic School STAKES HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,043 yd |
| Britannia Crossfit (Closed) Fort Purbrook Fort Purbrook Peter Ashley Lane | 1,083 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.