Postcode report
PO9 9BS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PO9 9BS: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO9 9BS is a postcode in E12000008, England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO9 9BS, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO9 9BS are jobs and housing, while health 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 PO9 9BS is based on Havant 014 Census 2021. It covers 10,322 residents, 1,410 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 13% 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 2/10.
Families checking schools near PO9 9BS can compare 9 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO9 9BS 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 PO9 9BS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 19 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 PO9 9BS
Is PO9 9BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% 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 PO9 9BS?
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 PO9 9BS?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO9 9BS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO9 9BS?
LocaleIQ matched PO9 9BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO9 9BS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.