Woodcroft Gardens is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 9PZ 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 Woodcroft Gardens, Waterlooville, PO8 9PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 9RH, PO8 9RL, PO8 9QB, PO8 9PY, PO8 9RP, PO8 9RN, PO8 9RG, PO8 9RQ, PO8 9RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO8 9PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54% | 51.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 37% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 46.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 45.3% | 51.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around PO8 9PZ this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 24% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 33.2% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 93.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 88.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodcroft Gardens was 141.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 277.8% higher than the Cowplain average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Woodcroft Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cowplain and the 60th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Woodcroft Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-07-07 | £335,293 |
| 3 Woodcroft Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2019-01-17 | £336,783 |
| 4 Woodcroft Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,500 | 2018-05-03 | £310,092 |
| 13 Woodcroft Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-08-10 | £603,956 |
| 1 Woodcroft Gardens, Waterlooville, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-12-21 | £416,801 |
PO8 9PZ 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Infant School Padnell Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8DS | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,793 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 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,856 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 | 5,402 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 | 993 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aviary Cafe@The Acorn Centre | 3 The Kestrels | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand | 269 Lovedean Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 9RX | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fish Bar | 347 Milton Road | 274 yd | |
| Lovedean Spice | 341 Milton Road | 283 yd | |
| Kens Kebabs & Speedy Pizza | 327 Milton Road | 319 yd | |
| North Garden Chinese Takeaway | 343 Milton Road | 364 yd | |
| New Golden Leaf | 7 The Kestrels | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 75 Lovedean Lane | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lovedean Village Hall LOVEDEAN LANE | 584 yd | |
| The Acorn Centre 3 THE KESTRELS 3 THE KESTRELS EAGLE AVENUE | 702 yd | |
| Rachel Madocks School EAGLE AVENUE | 1,028 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 | 243.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.