Bridefield Close, Waterlooville, PO8 8PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO8 8PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	51.7%	49.4%	-2.3%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	48.3%	50.6%	2.3%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PO8 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.1%	21.2%	-1.9%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58.5%	57.5%	-1.0%	44.2%	13.3%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.3%	11.3%	3.0%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	8.7%	8.5%	-0.2%	6.1%	2.4%

Health

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	36.4%	32.9%	-3.5%	48.4%	-15.5%
Good health	43.3%	47.2%	3.9%	33.6%	13.6%
Fair health	12.3%	13%	0.7%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	6.5%	6.5%	0.0%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.3%	16.4%	-5.9%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	13.6%	-3.0%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	12.7%	-5.6%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	8.3%	9.9%	1.6%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	25.4%	11.4%	16.9%	8.5%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	19.7%	3.5%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	4.4%	2.3%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.9%	99.1%	2.2%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	95%	94.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0.8%	3%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	94.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	58%	46.2%	11.8%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Bridefield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridefield Close was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Hart Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bridefield Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hart Plain and the 159th lowest 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PO8 8PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bridefield Close are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Havant.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bridefield Close, Waterlooville, PO8 8PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO8 8PY

Average Price
£376,585

Semi-Detached
£390,254

Terraced
£336,768

Detached
£384,506

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bridefield Close

Average Price
£374,758

Semi-Detached
£382,688

Terraced
£326,782

Detached
£377,037

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bridefield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Bridefield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£367,000	2024-11-01	£368,528
10 Bridefield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,500	2021-09-30	£388,262
22 Bridefield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£241,500	2016-09-30	£310,025
16 Bridefield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,500	2014-10-22	£370,860
4 Bridefield Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2013-09-30	£382,234

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO8 8PY

Employment

PO8 8PY 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 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	24
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	16
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Education	11
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA	3out of 4	854 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ	3out of 4	869 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD	3out of 4	1,469 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denmead Infant School Hambledon Road , Denmead PO7 6PN	3out of 4	1,732 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denmead Junior School Bere Road , Denmead PO7 6PH	3out of 4	1,774 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY	3out of 4	1,203 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ	3out of 4	3,251 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW	3out of 4	3,626 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD	3out of 4	3,807 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS	3out of 4	4,321 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA	- not rated	4,407 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP	3out of 4	616 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE	- not rated	1,257 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ	3out of 4	2,242 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ	- not rated	3,663 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ	3out of 4	3,879 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shalimar Restaurant	9 Hambledon Parade	778 yd
Unit 6	6 Meadow Parade	828 yd
Horizon Waterlooville Leisure Centre	Waterlooville Swimming Pool	979 yd
All About The Grind	34H Aston Road	1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Rainbow Public House	214 Milton Road		567 yd
The Falcon	The Falcon		763 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	151 Milton Road	527 yd
Lin's Wok	147 Milton Road	532 yd
Milton Tandoori	141 Milton Road	539 yd
Monsoon Indian takeaway	2 Hambledon Parade	778 yd
Lotus House	11 Hambledon Parade	778 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative	143-145 Milton Road		527 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rachel Madocks School EAGLE AVENUE		608 yd
The Acorn Centre 3 THE KESTRELS 3 THE KESTRELS EAGLE AVENUE		908 yd
Waterlooville Leisure Centre WATERBERRY DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,028 yd
The Cowplain School HART PLAIN AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,038 yd
Waterlooville Recreation Ground Rowlands Avenue	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,069 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	192.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.