Padnell Avenue is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 8DP is located in the Cowplain electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Padnell Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 8DY, PO8 8HD, PO8 8DW, PO8 8DZ, PO8 8DL, PO8 8AW, PO8 8DX, PO8 8XB, PO8 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO8 8DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 54.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 36.6% | 38.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 36.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 15.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 43.2% | 42.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 19.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 25.4% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 16.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padnell Avenue was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.7% higher than the Cowplain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Padnell Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowplain and the 127th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17A Padnell Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-06-29 | £149,264 |
| 15A Padnell Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2020-05-29 | £170,904 |
| 17A Padnell Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2017-01-20 | £157,309 |
| 27A Padnell Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2015-10-02 | £177,340 |
| 35 Padnell Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2015-07-02 | £167,112 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padnell Infant School Padnell Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8DS | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Inclosure Primary School Cornelius Drive , PO7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Middle School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | - not rated | 4,580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Community School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | - not rated | 778 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 4,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sundridge Unit Silvester Road , Cowplain PO8 8TR | - not rated | 733 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bere Clinic School Hemlock Road , Waterlooville PO8 8QT | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant | 57 London Road | 227 yd | |
| Pasha and Kassia Kitchen | 55 London Road | 235 yd | |
| Koop+Kraft | 5-6 Fernwood House | 295 yd | |
| KFC | 149 London Road | 328 yd | |
| Costa | 27 London Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Social Club | 54 London Road | 280 yd | |
| Waterlooville Golf Club | Waterlooville Golf Club | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View | 63A London Road | 213 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51A London Road | 240 yd | |
| Banks Fish & Chips | 35 London Road | 332 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 64 London Road | 368 yd | |
| Lucky Catch Ltd | 64 London Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 79-83 London Road | 200 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 31A-33A London Road | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 The Westbrook Centre | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Activities Centre PADNELL ROAD | 314 yd | |
| Cowplain Recreation Ground PADNELL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Waterlooville Golf Club CHERRY TREE AVENUE | golf | 716 yd |
| The Cowplain School HART PLAIN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 838 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.