First Avenue is in Havant and in Havant district. PO9 2QN 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 First Avenue, Havant, PO9 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 2QW, PO9 2QP, PO9 2QY, PO9 2QS, PO9 2QG, PO9 2QJ, PO9 2QQ, PO9 2QX, PO9 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO9 2QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO9 2QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 28.7% | 27% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 60.6% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 6.4% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 48.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 36.8% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95% | 93% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Bedhampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bedhampton and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 First Avenue, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £832,500 | 2025-09-24 | £832,500 |
| 1A First Avenue, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-12-02 | £557,474 |
| 14 First Avenue, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-08-30 | £470,021 |
| 15A First Avenue, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-08-19 | £571,503 |
| 24 First Avenue, Havant, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-10-12 | £712,741 |
PO9 2QN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Infant School Fairfield Road , PO9 1AY | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School St Alban's Road , West Leigh PO9 2JX | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosmere Junior School South Street , PO9 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trosnant Junior School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trosnant Infant School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,387 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 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Community College Park Road , Southbourne PO10 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,305 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 | 3,980 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 | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Washington Road , PO10 7NN | 2out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 5,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive catering @ Kenwood | Unit 1 | 360 yd | |
| The Spring Cafe | Old Town Hall | 927 yd | |
| Street Souvlaki | 13 North Street Arcade | 980 yd | |
| The Pumpkin | Havant Railway Station | 1,005 yd | |
| Red chilli | 51 North Street | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Lawn Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club | Lawn Tennis and Squash Club | 419 yd | |
| The Wheelwrights Arms | 27 Emsworth Road | 752 yd | |
| The Bellair Club | Club 2 Bellair Road | 779 yd | |
| Regal Catering @ Havant Masonic Hall | Masonic Lodge | 801 yd | |
| Six Bells Public House | 30 North Street | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fig & Lemon | 17 Poppy Way | 503 yd | |
| Pizza Tudor | 32 North Street | 991 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 30 North Street | 993 yd | |
| Sophies Express | 28 North Street | 997 yd | |
| Havant Fish Bar | 36 Market Parade | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Denvilles | 40 Snowberry Crescent | 839 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 55 St Albans Road | 1,004 yd | |
| Euro market | 47 Market Parade | 1,019 yd | |
| Waitrose | 12 North Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 16-18 Market Parade | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warblington School SOUTHLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Avenue Lawn Tennis & Fitness Club SOUTHLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 525 yd |
| My Fitness Hub NEW LANE | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Havant Leisure Centre CIVIC CENTRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,056 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.