Postcode report
Is PO8 0FD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PO8 0FD: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO8 0FD is a postcode in Horndean Kings & Blendworth, East Hampshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO8 0FD, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO8 0FD are health and safety, 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 PO8 0FD is based on Havant 003 Census 2021. It covers 8,177 residents, 3,475 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 12% 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 7/10.
For property prices near PO8 0FD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 120 rolling sales, down 6.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO8 0FD can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 PO8 0FD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO8 0FD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 PO8 0FD
Is PO8 0FD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% 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 PO8 0FD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO8 0FD?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO8 0FD?
LocaleIQ matched PO8 0FD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO8 0FD?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 120 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO8 0FD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.