Chaplains Avenue is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 8QH 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 Chaplains Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 8QQ, PO8 8QD, PO8 8QJ, PO8 8PT, PO8 8QB, PO8 8QN, PO8 8QL, PO8 8PX, PO8 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO8 8QH 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 | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PO8 8QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 15.8% | 20% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 53.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 37.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 33% | 25.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.6% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.5% | 94.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 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% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 94.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chaplains Avenue was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Hart Plain average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Chaplains Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hart Plain and the 29th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Chaplains Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-09-06 | £376,912 |
| 16 Chaplains Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-02-28 | £311,785 |
| 40 Chaplains Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-02-02 | £342,452 |
| 35 Chaplains Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-18 | £354,036 |
| 28 Chaplains Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-10-22 | £323,826 |
PO8 8QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8QH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Infant School Hambledon Road , Denmead PO7 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Junior School Bere Road , Denmead PO7 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,693 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 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,561 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 | 4,683 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 | 469 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalimar Restaurant | 9 Hambledon Parade | 979 yd | |
| Unit 6 | 6 Meadow Parade | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rainbow Public House | 214 Milton Road | 764 yd | |
| The Falcon | The Falcon | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Leaf | 7 The Kestrels | 732 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 151 Milton Road | 740 yd | |
| Lin's Wok | 147 Milton Road | 748 yd | |
| Milton Tandoori | 141 Milton Road | 761 yd | |
| Monsoon Indian takeaway | 2 Hambledon Parade | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 143-145 Milton Road | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Madocks School EAGLE AVENUE | 408 yd | |
| The Acorn Centre 3 THE KESTRELS 3 THE KESTRELS EAGLE AVENUE | 740 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.