Roland Close is in Waterlooville and in East Hampshire district. PO8 9JP 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 Roland Close, Waterlooville, PO8 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 9JR, PO8 9JE, PO8 9JN, PO8 9JW, PO8 9JF, PO8 9JS, PO8 9JT, PO8 9HS, PO8 9JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO8 9JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 49.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 22.9% | 31.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 51% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 26.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 22.6% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.6% | 93.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roland Close was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Horndean Catherington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roland Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Horndean Catherington and the 173rd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Roland Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2022-07-06 | £300,422 |
| 16 Roland Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-11-01 | £315,568 |
| 1 Roland Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-11 | £305,831 |
| 4 Roland Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-11-30 | £226,530 |
| 13 Roland Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-08-12 | £299,544 |
PO8 9JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9JP 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Infant School Merchistoun Road , Horndean PO8 9LS | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Church of England Junior School Five Heads Road , Horndean PO8 9NW | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherington Church of England Infant School 316 Catherington Lane , Catherington PO8 0TD | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 1,919 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 | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,357 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 | 593 yd | |
| Feed Me Seymour | 7 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA | 875 yd | |
| Paprika Indian Cuisine | 9 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA | 875 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | Indian Cottage Restaurant, 4-8 Havant Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DT | 931 yd | |
| Oh so's | 2 Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LB | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanfield Masonic Club | 19a, Five Heads Road, Waterlooville, PO8 9NW | 729 yd | |
| Centre Point Bar | Clanfield Masonic Hall Co Ltd, 19a Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9NW | 729 yd | |
| Red Lion | 2 Havant Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DT | 931 yd | |
| The Ship and Bell | 6 London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0BZ | 1,013 yd | |
| Horndean FC | Horndean Football Club, Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9NZ | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway | 3 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA | 875 yd | |
| Horndean Fish & Chips | 8 Havant Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DT | 967 yd | |
| Lucky House | 2A London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0BZ | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Lakesmere Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9FB | 318 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merchistoun Hall MERCHISTOUN HALL MERCHISTOUN HALL PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 217 yd | |
| Horndean Technology College BARTON CROSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| The Rec FIVE HEADS ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE HALL JUBILEE HALL CROUCH LANE | grass pitches | 972 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 | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.