Shepherd Way is in Havant and in Havant district. PO9 4EF is located in the Leigh Park Hermitage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shepherd Way, Havant, PO9 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 4EQ, PO9 4AQ, PO9 4AW, PO9 4JA, PO9 4JB, PO9 4JH, PO9 4JD, PO9 4BF, PO9 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO9 4EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.8% | 48.6% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.4% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 40.4% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 44.7% | 11.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.5% | -4.5% | 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 | 51.1% | 52.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 | 32.7% | 12.3% | -20.4% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 10.5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 21.1% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 29.8% | 16.7% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 89% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 84.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 84.2% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherd Way was 124.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% higher than the Leigh Park Hermitage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shepherd Way has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Leigh Park Hermitage and the 69th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Shepherd Way, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2025-03-28 | £292,307 |
| 20 Shepherd Way, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-09-20 | £318,633 |
| 10 Shepherd Way, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-07-05 | £296,490 |
| 4 Shepherd Way, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-31 | £323,776 |
| 8 Shepherd Way, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2018-10-22 | £318,704 |
PO9 4EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Park Primary School Sandleford Road , Leigh Park PO9 4LR | - not rated | 622 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House First School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Primary School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riders Junior School Kingsclere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 4RY | 2out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riders Infant School Kingsclere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 4RY | 2out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Middle School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emsworth Middle School Victoria Road , PO10 7LX | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staunton Community Sports College Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 2,438 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 | - not rated | 105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands Education Centre Park House Farm Way , PO9 4AJ | - not rated | 825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Education Trust 106 Park Lane , Bedhampton PO9 3HN | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Junior School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swallow | The Swallow | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Boat | 9 Strouden Court Precinct | 446 yd | |
| Leigh Park Tandoori Food Centre | 1 Swaythling Road | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect School PROSPECT SCHOOL PROSPECT SCHOOL FREELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 117 yd |
| Park Community School MIDDLE PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Riders Federation Of Infants And Juniors RIDERS JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL RIDERS JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL KINGSCLERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.