Longmead Gardens is in Havant and in Havant district. PO9 1RR is located in the Havant St Faith's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longmead Gardens, Havant, PO9 1RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 1RU, PO9 1RL, PO9 1RW, PO9 1RB, PO9 1RA, PO9 1RN, PO9 1RE, PO9 1RT, PO9 2TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO9 1RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO9 1RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 17.6% | 15.5% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 63.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 12.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 44.6% | 46.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 40.9% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.7% | 95.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longmead Gardens was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Bedhampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longmead Gardens has the 15th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bedhampton and the 98th lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Longmead Gardens, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-03-15 | £586,901 |
| 44 Longmead Gardens, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-09-03 | £266,191 |
| 26 Longmead Gardens, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2021-08-10 | £523,466 |
| 15 Longmead Gardens, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2021-06-28 | £566,891 |
| 10 Longmead Gardens, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2021-04-16 | £466,063 |
PO9 1RR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 PO9 1RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Junior School South Street , PO9 1DA | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School Fairfield Road , PO9 1AY | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidbury Infant School Fraser Road , Bedhampton PO9 3EF | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidbury Junior School Fraser Road , Bedhampton PO9 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trosnant Junior School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warblington School Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,141 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 | 3,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Washington Road , PO10 7NN | 2out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 5,450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servest Food Co.@ SSE | 4 Penner Road | 614 yd | |
| Harris & Hoole @ Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 638 yd | |
| Aramark | Langstone Technology Park | 769 yd | |
| Burger King | 26 Park Road South | 825 yd | |
| The Spring Cafe | Old Town Hall | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak | 576 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn | 691 yd | |
| Langstone Sailing Club | Langstone Sailing Club | 691 yd | |
| The Langbrook Farm | Langbrook Farm Public House | 769 yd | |
| Old House At Home | 2 South Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd | 638 yd | |
| Subway | 32 West Street | 964 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 39 West Street | 965 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 1 Park Way | 1,065 yd | |
| Golden Town Chinese Take Away | 100 West Street | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd | 638 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Units 4 & 5 | 911 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 9 | 912 yd | |
| Waitrose | 12 North Street | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Junior School SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Activ Health Fitness Centre Langstone Technology Park Langstone Technology Park Langstone Road | health and fitness suite | 761 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.