Prospect Lane is in Havant and in Havant district. PO9 5SS 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 Prospect Lane, Havant, PO9 5SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 5SR, PO9 5SZ, PO9 5RU, PO9 5SU, PO9 5SP, PO9 5SH, PO9 5SX, PO9 5QP, PO9 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO9 5SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.4% | 49.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 39.8% | 35.9% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 36.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 34.2% | 35.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 40% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 6.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 10.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 24.9% | -17.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 20.4% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -22.9% |
| Other | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 96.8% | 98.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 98.9% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Lane was 190.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.9% higher than the Rowlands Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Rowlands Castle and the 17th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-07-04 | £341,634 |
| 1 Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2014-11-20 | £268,836 |
| 7 Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2014-11-06 | £238,376 |
| 7 Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2013-11-29 | £239,351 |
| 1 Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-11-28 | £277,842 |
PO9 5SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School Prospect Lane , PO9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Lawn Primary Academy Broadmere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 5HX | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School St Alban's Road , West Leigh PO9 2JX | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riders Junior School Kingsclere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 4RY | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riders Infant School Kingsclere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 4RY | 2out of 4 | 1,512 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 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warblington School Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,067 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 | 3,870 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 | 2,366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Washington Road , PO10 7NN | 2out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widbrook United | Pavillion | 514 yd | |
| Staunton Country Park Cafe | Sir George Staunton Country Park | 521 yd | |
| Tearooms at the Coach House | Sir George Staunton Country Park | 521 yd | |
| Dobbies | Garden Centre | 821 yd | |
| Golden Fries | 7 Park Parade | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westleigh | Havant and Waterlooville Football Club | 498 yd | |
| The Heron | The Heron | 707 yd | |
| Leigh Park Bowling Club | Pavilion | 754 yd | |
| Crown Bingo | Bingo and Social Club | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure House | 5 Baybridge Road | 274 yd | |
| Havant & Waterlooville FC - Burger Hut 1 | Havant Town Football Club | 498 yd | |
| Havant & Waterlooville FC - Burger Hut 2 | Havant and Waterlooville Football Club | 498 yd | |
| Panda Express | 68 St Albans Road | 770 yd | |
| Balti Express | 6 Park Parade | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 71 Forestside Avenue | 236 yd | |
| Spar | 1 Worldham Road | 606 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 55 St Albans Road | 835 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket | 918 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 73-77 Greywell Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharps Copse Primary School PROSPECT LANE | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Westleigh Park MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Bartons Green Wakefords Way | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Front Lawn PAVILION PAVILION SOMBORNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Havant Academy WAKEFORDS WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| My Fitness Hub NEW LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,013 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.