London Road is in Cowplain, Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 8XJ 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 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 8BP, PO8 8XP, PO8 8HY, PO8 8EN, PO8 8EP, PO8 8XG, PO8 8JG, PO8 8XB, PO8 8XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO8 8XJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.8% | 29.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 50.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 44.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 43.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 11.5% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 24.9% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 31% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.9% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 120.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.3% higher than the Cowplain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cowplain and the 67th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C Merryfield Court, 109 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-11-17 | £200,262 |
| 115 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2022-02-09 | £430,949 |
| 123 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-28 | £370,703 |
| Flat B Merryfield Court, 109 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-04-12 | £139,430 |
| 111A London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-11-22 | £382,652 |
PO8 8XJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padnell Infant School Padnell Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8DS | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,208 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 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,364 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 | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 149 London Road | 3 yd | |
| Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant | 57 London Road | 347 yd | |
| Pasha and Kassia Kitchen | 55 London Road | 360 yd | |
| Koop+Kraft | 5-6 Fernwood House | 428 yd | |
| Costa | 27 London Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Social Club | 54 London Road | 78 yd | |
| Waterlooville Golf Club | Waterlooville Golf Club | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lobster Pot | 64 London Road | 96 yd | |
| Lucky Catch Ltd | 64 London Road | 96 yd | |
| Good View | 63A London Road | 307 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51A London Road | 372 yd | |
| Banks Fish & Chips | 35 London Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 79-83 London Road | 213 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 31A-33A London Road | 524 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 75 Lovedean Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Activities Centre PADNELL ROAD | 541 yd | |
| Cowplain Recreation Ground PADNELL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 541 yd |
| The Cowplain School HART PLAIN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Waterlooville Golf Club CHERRY TREE AVENUE | golf | 967 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 | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| 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 | 167.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.