Postcode report
Is PO8 0QA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PO8 0QA: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO8 0QA 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 0QA, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO8 0QA are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 0QA is based on East Hampshire 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,223 residents, 93 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 9% 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 6/10.
For property prices near PO8 0QA, 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO8 0QA 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near PO8 0QA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about PO8 0QA
Is PO8 0QA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 40% 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 0QA?
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.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO8 0QA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PO8 0QA?
LocaleIQ matched PO8 0QA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO8 0QA?
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 0QA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.