Puffin Walk is in Waterlooville and in Havant district. PO8 9XN 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 Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, PO8 9XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO8 9XW, PO8 9XF, PO8 9XE, PO8 9XG, PO8 9XB, PO8 8QR, PO8 8QN, PO8 8QJ, PO8 9XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO8 9XN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 45.2% | 47.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 26.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 18.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 43.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 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.
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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 26.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.6% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 16.7% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 22.5% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 15.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.6% 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% | 91.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 91.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.2% | 37.2% | 29.0% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Puffin Walk was 245.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 557.1% higher than the Cowplain average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Puffin Walk has the highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Cowplain and the 23rd highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-11-23 | £116,160 |
| 1 Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-03-29 | £107,193 |
| 22 Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2014-08-29 | £121,752 |
| 1 Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2012-03-16 | £107,459 |
| 2 Puffin Walk, Waterlooville, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2011-09-30 | £121,655 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Primary 37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Infant School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Plain Junior School Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Infant School Hambledon Road , Denmead PO7 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmead Junior School Bere Road , Denmead PO7 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,799 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 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndean Technology College Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,737 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 | 4,952 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 | 339 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee School 84-86 Jubilee Road , PO7 7RE | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscourt School Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,253 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 | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rainbow Public House | 214 Milton Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Leaf | 7 The Kestrels | 510 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 151 Milton Road | 954 yd | |
| Lin's Wok | 147 Milton Road | 965 yd | |
| Milton Tandoori | 141 Milton Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 143-145 Milton Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Madocks School EAGLE AVENUE | 213 yd | |
| The Acorn Centre 3 THE KESTRELS 3 THE KESTRELS EAGLE AVENUE | 510 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.