Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville, PO8 9NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO8 9NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	52.9%	1.3%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	48.4%	47.1%	-1.3%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

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%	27.6%	5.6%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	56.8%	48%	-8.8%	44.2%	3.8%
Separated	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.2%	12.2%	3.0%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	8.4%	9.8%	1.4%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

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	39.8%	42.5%	2.7%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	34.6%	35.7%	1.1%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	19.4%	14.3%	-5.1%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	5.5%	6.8%	1.3%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.6%	24%	-7.6%	18.2%	5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	14.6%	5.0%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	17.5%	-2.5%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.3%	0.5%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	17.5%	9.1%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	21.6%	18.7%	-2.9%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	4%	2.4%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	99%	99%	0.0%	81.4%	17.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	97.2%	95.9%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	95.9%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	76.7%	-1.7%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Merchistoun Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merchistoun Road was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 241.0% higher than the Horndean Catherington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merchistoun Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Horndean Catherington and the 75th highest crime rate of 410 local areas in East Hampshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PO8 9NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merchistoun Road are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Hampshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville, PO8 9NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO8 9NQ

Average Price
£321,659

Semi-Detached
£340,652

Terraced
£283,672

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merchistoun Road

Average Price
£292,054

Semi-Detached
£313,134

Terraced
£279,765

Detached
£302,469

Flats/Maisonettes
£140,540

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merchistoun Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
83 Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-09-09	£281,288
109 Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2023-11-24	£460,280
83 Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£224,000	2022-10-13	£219,324
97 Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,300	2014-02-03	£253,512
93 Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£204,995	2007-12-18	£337,095

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO8 9NQ

Employment

PO8 9NQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO8 9NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	17
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horndean Infant School Merchistoun Road , Horndean PO8 9LS	3out of 4	610 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horndean Church of England Junior School Five Heads Road , Horndean PO8 9NW	3out of 4	667 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD	3out of 4	1,532 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowlands Junior School 37 Woodcroft Lane , Lovedean PO8 9QD	- not rated	1,532 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catherington Church of England Infant School 316 Catherington Lane , Catherington PO8 0TD	3out of 4	1,600 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP	- not rated	5,297 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ	- not rated	263 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cowplain Community School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY	- not rated	2,655 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY	3out of 4	2,655 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU	3out of 4	5,146 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staunton Community Sports College Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD	- not rated	5,284 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ	- not rated	1,167 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rachel Madocks School Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP	3out of 4	2,395 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sundridge Unit Silvester Road , Cowplain PO8 8TR	- not rated	2,468 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Bere Clinic School Hemlock Road , Waterlooville PO8 8QT	- not rated	2,476 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE	- not rated	3,556 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Play Planet	1c Wessex Gate, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LP	763 yd
Feed Me Seymour	7 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA	970 yd
Paprika Indian Cuisine	9 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA	970 yd
Oh so's	2 Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LB	1,035 yd
Indian Cottage	Indian Cottage Restaurant, 4-8 Havant Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DT	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clanfield Masonic Club	19a, Five Heads Road, Waterlooville, PO8 9NW	753 yd
Centre Point Bar	Clanfield Masonic Hall Co Ltd, 19a Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9NW	753 yd
Horndean FC	Horndean Football Club, Five Heads Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9NZ	845 yd
Red Lion	2 Havant Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DT	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway	3 Horndean Precinct, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9LA		970 yd
Horndean Fish & Chips	8 Havant Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DT		1,093 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd	Morrisons, Lakesmere Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9FB		665 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Horndean Technology College BARTON CROSS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	263 yd
Merchistoun Hall MERCHISTOUN HALL MERCHISTOUN HALL PORTSMOUTH ROAD		407 yd
Jubilee Field JUBILEE HALL JUBILEE HALL CROUCH LANE	grass pitches	613 yd
The Rec FIVE HEADS ROAD	grass pitches	660 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.