Lawnswood Close is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 8RU 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 Lawnswood Close, Waterlooville, PO8 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 8RR, PO8 8RT, PO8 8RP, PO8 8BN, PO8 8TH, PO8 8DD, PO8 8TJ, PO8 8RS, PO8 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO8 8RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 24.3% | 25.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 58.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 52.1% | 47.4% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 30.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 93.5% | 94.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawnswood Close was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Hart Plain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawnswood Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hart Plain and the 166th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 176.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lawnswood Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2020-12-18 | £295,443 |
| 16 Lawnswood Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-10-05 | £324,841 |
| 8 Lawnswood Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-08-24 | £318,651 |
| 7 Lawnswood Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-04-11 | £340,387 |
| 4 Lawnswood Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-04-29 | £276,916 |
PO8 8RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Infant School Padnell Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8DS | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Inclosure Primary School Cornelius Drive , PO7 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,044 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 | 47 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,323 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 | 3,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 27 London Road | 301 yd | |
| Koop+Kraft | 5-6 Fernwood House | 392 yd | |
| Pasha and Kassia Kitchen | 55 London Road | 462 yd | |
| Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant | 57 London Road | 474 yd | |
| KFC | 149 London Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rainbow Public House | 214 Milton Road | 628 yd | |
| Cowplain Social Club | 54 London Road | 810 yd | |
| The Woodpecker | 179A London Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Kebab House | 29A London Road | 310 yd | |
| Banks Fish & Chips | 35 London Road | 350 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51A London Road | 453 yd | |
| Good View | 63A London Road | 507 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 151 Milton Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 31A-33A London Road | 315 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 79-83 London Road | 591 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 143-145 Milton Road | 685 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 179 London Road | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cowplain School HART PLAIN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Waterlooville Recreation Ground Rowlands Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Cowplain Activities Centre PADNELL ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Cowplain Recreation Ground PADNELL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 966 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.