Postcode report
PO8 8LU Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PO8 8LU: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO8 8LU is a postcode in Cowplain, Havant, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO8 8LU, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO8 8LU are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 8LU is based on Havant 019 Census 2021. It covers 6,664 residents, 5,277 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 30% 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 1/10.
For property prices near PO8 8LU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 106 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 8LU can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 8LU 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 8LU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 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 8LU
Is PO8 8LU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% 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 8LU?
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 8LU?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO8 8LU?
LocaleIQ matched PO8 8LU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO8 8LU?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 106 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO8 8LU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.