Dove Close is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 9UF 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 Dove Close, Waterlooville, PO8 9UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 9UP, PO8 9UE, PO8 9UG, PO8 9UD, PO8 9UW, PO8 9UN, PO8 8LY, PO8 8LJ, PO8 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO8 9UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 53.9% | 54.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO8 9UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.7% | 48.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 24.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 39.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 21% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around PO8 9UF this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 32.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 17.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 13.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 97.3% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.2% | 92.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 35.5% | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dove Close was 109.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.1% higher than the Cowplain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dove Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cowplain and the 79th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Dove Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-07-31 | £118,877 |
| 4 Dove Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-01-26 | £158,167 |
| 2 Dove Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,646 | 2007-06-29 | £90,425 |
| 34 Dove Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2007-05-02 | £91,882 |
| 2 Dove Close, Waterlooville, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2003-02-21 | £237,250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Infant School Padnell Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8DS | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padnell Junior School Padnell Road , Cowplain PO8 8EA | 3out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,358 yd | Community 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 | 4,898 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 | 596 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,830 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 | 255 yd | |
| KFC | 149 London Road | 863 yd | |
| Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant | 57 London Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Pasha and Kassia Kitchen | 55 London Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Koop+Kraft | 5-6 Fernwood House | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowplain Social Club | 54 London Road | 942 yd | |
| The Rainbow Public House | 214 Milton Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Garden Chinese Takeaway | 343 Milton Road | 334 yd | |
| New Golden Leaf | 7 The Kestrels | 371 yd | |
| Kens Kebabs & Speedy Pizza | 327 Milton Road | 389 yd | |
| Lovedean Spice | 341 Milton Road | 440 yd | |
| Sam Fish Bar | 347 Milton Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 75 Lovedean Lane | 509 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 79-83 London Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Acorn Centre 3 THE KESTRELS 3 THE KESTRELS EAGLE AVENUE | 375 yd | |
| Rachel Madocks School EAGLE AVENUE | 684 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.