Portsmouth Road is in Horndean, Waterlooville and in East Hampshire district. PO8 9SZ is located in the Horndean Kings & Blendworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 9SY, PO8 9LG, PO8 9WG, PO8 9WH, PO8 9TA, PO8 9HR, PO8 9TJ, PO8 9LD, PO8 9TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO8 9SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.5% | 49.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 19.9% | 22.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 61.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 42% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 39.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.9% | 12.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 8.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 30.1% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portsmouth Road was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% higher than the Horndean Catherington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portsmouth Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Horndean Catherington and the 196th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Portsmouth Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £477,750 | 2022-07-01 | £484,253 |
| 224 Portsmouth Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2019-04-18 | £740,938 |
| 220 Portsmouth Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2004-04-08 | £671,287 |
| 224 Portsmouth Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2001-12-14 | £578,286 |
| 220 Portsmouth Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2000-12-15 | £666,587 |
PO8 9SZ 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 9SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Infant School Merchistoun Road , Horndean PO8 9LS | 4out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Infant School Padnell Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8DS | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Church of England Junior School Five Heads Road , Horndean PO8 9NW | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cowplain School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 4,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,320 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 | 1,740 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,820 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 | 996 yd | |
| KFC | 149 London Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Social Club | 54 London Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Fish Bar | 62 Hazleton Way | 684 yd | |
| Singapore Island | 52 Hazleton Way | 694 yd | |
| Sam Fish Bar | 347 Milton Road | 759 yd | |
| Lovedean Spice | 341 Milton Road | 765 yd | |
| Kens Kebabs & Speedy Pizza | 327 Milton Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 75 Lovedean Lane | 764 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Lakesmere Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 9FB | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merchistoun Hall MERCHISTOUN HALL MERCHISTOUN HALL PORTSMOUTH ROAD | 927 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.