Swinburn Gardens is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 8LN is located in the Hart Plain electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swinburn Gardens, Waterlooville, PO8 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 9UW, PO8 8JU, PO8 8LL, PO8 9UN, PO8 8LP, PO8 8JT, PO8 8JS, PO8 9UP, PO8 8LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO8 8LN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.6% | 50% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33% | 33.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 39.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 16.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 32.8% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 41.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 18% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 PO8 8LN this area, 35.5% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 35.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 16.8% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 95% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.8% | 93% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swinburn Gardens was 109.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.9% higher than the Cowplain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swinburn Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cowplain and the 80th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Swinburn Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-09-04 | £387,599 |
| 4 Swinburn Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2002-10-11 | £350,897 |
| 3 Swinburn Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2002-07-29 | £328,511 |
| 4 Swinburn Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 1998-11-30 | £377,773 |
| 1 Swinburn Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,500 | 1997-10-27 | £398,899 |
PO8 8LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 PO8 8LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Infant School Padnell Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8DS | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 1,288 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 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,163 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 | 4,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aviary Cafe@The Acorn Centre | 3 The Kestrels | 426 yd | |
| KFC | 149 London Road | 709 yd | |
| Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant | 57 London Road | 829 yd | |
| Pasha and Kassia Kitchen | 55 London Road | 834 yd | |
| Koop+Kraft | 5-6 Fernwood House | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Social Club | 54 London Road | 789 yd | |
| The Rainbow Public House | 214 Milton Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Garden Chinese Takeaway | 343 Milton Road | 430 yd | |
| New Golden Leaf | 7 The Kestrels | 469 yd | |
| Kens Kebabs & Speedy Pizza | 327 Milton Road | 496 yd | |
| Lovedean Spice | 341 Milton Road | 556 yd | |
| Sam Fish Bar | 347 Milton Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 75 Lovedean Lane | 640 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 79-83 London Road | 777 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 31A-33A London Road | 901 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 143-145 Milton Road | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Acorn Centre 3 THE KESTRELS 3 THE KESTRELS EAGLE AVENUE | 481 yd | |
| Rachel Madocks School EAGLE AVENUE | 730 yd | |
| The Cowplain School HART PLAIN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 926 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 325.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.