Postcode report
PO7 8LG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PO7 8LG: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO7 8LG is a postcode in Purbrook, Havant, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO7 8LG, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO7 8LG are health and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO7 8LG is based on Havant 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,048 residents, 2,856 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near PO7 8LG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £328k from 81 rolling sales, down 4.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO7 8LG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO7 8LG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO7 8LG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO7 8LG
Is PO7 8LG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO7 8LG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO7 8LG?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO7 8LG?
LocaleIQ matched PO7 8LG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO7 8LG?
The latest median sold price is £328k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO7 8LG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.