Postcode report
Is PO8 9DQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PO8 9DQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO8 9DQ 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 9DQ, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO8 9DQ are local prosperity and health, 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 9DQ is based on East Hampshire 016 Census 2021. It covers 7,395 residents, 421 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% 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 PO8 9DQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 138 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 9DQ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 9DQ 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 9DQ 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 9DQ
Is PO8 9DQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% 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 9DQ?
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 9DQ?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO8 9DQ?
LocaleIQ matched PO8 9DQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO8 9DQ?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 138 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO8 9DQ?
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.