Catherington Lane is in Waterlooville and in East Hampshire district. PO8 9HZ is located in the Horndean Murray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catherington Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 9HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 9HY, PO8 9GZ, PO8 9NQ, PO8 9WE, PO8 9NG, PO8 9JB, PO8 9EG, PO8 9EQ, PO8 9JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO8 9HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 21.2% | 20.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 59.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 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 | 43.7% | 40.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.7% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13.9% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.1% | 17.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 28.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 96.6% | 91.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherington Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Horndean Catherington average.
Catherington Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horndean Catherington and the 6th lowest crime rate of 392 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Catherington Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,600 | 2004-10-07 | £496,125 |
| 80B Catherington Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2004-08-20 | £209,099 |
| 68 Catherington Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 1998-09-30 | £482,008 |
PO8 9HZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO8 9HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Infant School Merchistoun Road , Horndean PO8 9LS | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Church of England Junior School Five Heads Road , Horndean PO8 9NW | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherington Church of England Infant School 316 Catherington Lane , Catherington PO8 0TD | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 5,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 3,485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Planet | 1c Wessex Gate, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LP | 828 yd | |
| Feed Me Seymour | 7 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA | 1,046 yd | |
| Paprika Indian Cuisine | 9 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanfield Masonic Club | 19a, Five Heads Road, Waterlooville, PO8 9NW | 833 yd | |
| Centre Point Bar | Clanfield Masonic Hall Co Ltd, 19a Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9NW | 833 yd | |
| Horndean FC | Horndean Football Club, Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9NZ | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway | 3 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Lakesmere Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9FB | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horndean Technology College BARTON CROSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| Merchistoun Hall MERCHISTOUN HALL MERCHISTOUN HALL PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 456 yd | |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE HALL JUBILEE HALL CROUCH LANE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| The Rec FIVE HEADS ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Lovedean Village Hall LOVEDEAN LANE | 1,088 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 | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.