St Albans Road is in Havant and in Havant district. PO9 2LA is located in the Leigh Park Central & West Leigh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Albans Road, Havant, PO9 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 5TW, PO9 2JT, PO9 5TN, PO9 2JU, PO9 2HR, PO9 2JS, PO9 2JZ, PO9 5TG, PO9 2HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO9 2LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.8% | 49.4% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 PO9 2LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 39.5% | 48.2% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 32.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.9% | 46.2% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 14.8% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 22.4% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 20.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 21.7% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 98.5% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 93% | 97.8% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 97.2% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Albans Road was 99.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% higher than the Rowlands Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Albans Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Rowlands Castle and the 62nd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 St Albans Road, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-10 | £269,292 |
| 118 St Albans Road, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-08-21 | £305,804 |
| 164 St Albans Road, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-05-17 | £265,551 |
| 162 St Albans Road, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-31 | £273,869 |
| 160 St Albans Road, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-03-18 | £263,072 |
PO9 2LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School St Alban's Road , West Leigh PO9 2JX | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Lawn Primary Academy Broadmere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 5HX | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School Prospect Lane , PO9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trosnant Junior School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trosnant Infant School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warblington School Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 3,722 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 | 3,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Washington Road , PO10 7NN | 2out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fries | 7 Park Parade | 677 yd | |
| Rose Cafe Restaurant | 36 Park Parade | 765 yd | |
| Leigh Cafe | 7 Greywell Road | 805 yd | |
| Space | 43 Greywell Road | 813 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee Shop | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westleigh | Havant and Waterlooville Football Club | 182 yd | |
| The Heron | The Heron | 280 yd | |
| Leigh Park Bowling Club | Pavilion | 557 yd | |
| Crown Bingo | Bingo and Social Club | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havant & Waterlooville FC - Burger Hut 1 | Havant Town Football Club | 182 yd | |
| Havant & Waterlooville FC - Burger Hut 2 | Havant and Waterlooville Football Club | 182 yd | |
| Panda Express | 68 St Albans Road | 253 yd | |
| Cheerful Dragon Takeaway | 10 Stone Square | 565 yd | |
| Sunny Garden Chinese Takeaway | 5 Park Parade | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 55 St Albans Road | 291 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 71 Forestside Avenue | 694 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket | 708 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 73-77 Greywell Road | 730 yd | |
| Biltong and Bangers | 49 Greywell Road | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westleigh Park MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Front Lawn PAVILION PAVILION SOMBORNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| My Fitness Hub NEW LANE | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Sharps Copse Primary School PROSPECT LANE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Leigh Fitness TIDWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Havant Leisure Centre CIVIC CENTRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,015 yd |
| Trosnant Junior School TROSNANT FIRST AND SECOND SCHOOL TROSNANT FIRST AND SECOND SCHOOL CHILCOMBE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.