Prospect Lane is in Havant and in Havant district. PO9 5SU 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 5SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 5QP, PO9 5SZ, PO9 5SX, PO9 5QH, PO9 5SS, PO9 5QN, PO9 5QR, PO9 5QL, PO9 5SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO9 5SU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.6% | 50% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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% | 54% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 21.4% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.3% | 37.5% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 37.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around PO9 5SU this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 34.4% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 12.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98.2% | 93.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 93.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 35% | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 68.4% | 37.2% | 31.2% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Lane was 304.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 397.8% higher than the Rowlands Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Rowlands Castle and the 7th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Aldershot House Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-02-28 | £109,755 |
| Flat 10 Aldershot House Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2007-06-08 | £113,061 |
| Flat 10 Aldershot House Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2004-07-02 | £110,065 |
| Flat 7 Aldershot House Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2002-09-18 | £108,628 |
| Flat 7 Aldershot House Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2002-02-14 | £122,360 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Lawn Primary Academy Broadmere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 5HX | 3out of 4 | 623 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 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School Whichers Gate Road , PO9 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trosnant Junior School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 1,601 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 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warblington School Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 4,163 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 | 3,959 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 | 2,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Washington Road , PO10 7NN | 2out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,288 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,586 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 | 426 yd | |
| Staunton Country Park Cafe | Sir George Staunton Country Park | 613 yd | |
| Tearooms at the Coach House | Sir George Staunton Country Park | 613 yd | |
| Dobbies | Garden Centre | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westleigh | Havant and Waterlooville Football Club | 560 yd | |
| The Heron | The Heron | 777 yd | |
| Leigh Park Bowling Club | Pavilion | 847 yd | |
| Crown Bingo | Bingo and Social Club | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure House | 5 Baybridge Road | 264 yd | |
| Havant & Waterlooville FC - Burger Hut 1 | Havant Town Football Club | 560 yd | |
| Havant & Waterlooville FC - Burger Hut 2 | Havant and Waterlooville Football Club | 560 yd | |
| Panda Express | 68 St Albans Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 71 Forestside Avenue | 328 yd | |
| Spar | 1 Worldham Road | 574 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 55 St Albans Road | 847 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket | 1,014 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 73-77 Greywell Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharps Copse Primary School PROSPECT LANE | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Westleigh Park MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Bartons Green Wakefords Way | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Front Lawn PAVILION PAVILION SOMBORNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Havant Academy WAKEFORDS WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| My Fitness Hub NEW LANE | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.