Postcode sector · Havant

PO9 9 area guide

Who lives in PO9 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Havant
Region: South East
Population: 2,376 (2024)

PO9 9Postcode sector · Havant

At a glance

What PO9 9 is like

The PO9 9 postcode sector in Havant covers 28 live postcodes and is home to about 2,376 people in 1,246 households. 50.1% of households own their home, 27% rent privately and 21.4% are in social housing. The largest age group is 25–29, and 59.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is well above the England and Wales average.

Scores

How PO9 9 compares

Headline figures for PO9 9, set against England as a whole.

AffluenceMore

3.0/ 10

More deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most: 60.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good: 3 stations within a mile, 35 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

Rated good or better across 2 inspected schools in PO9 9.

Household incomeMore

£59,377

Average annual income before tax, higher than 65% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Where PO9 9 differs most from the national average.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
60.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
A young populationPositive
23.7% of residents are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England.
03
More deprived than mostLook closer
Scores 3.0 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is most deprived). Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
A big private rental marketPositive
27% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
05
Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 35 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

PO9 9 FAQs

Is PO9 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

It scores 3.0 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 10 is the least deprived in England. Higher-harm crime runs at 60.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

Is PO9 9 safe?

How recorded crime here compares with the national average.

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 60.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around PO9 9, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in PO9 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The largest age group is 25–29, at 9.1% of residents. 50.1% of households own their home. The most common property type is purpose-built flat (37.7%).

Which council covers PO9 9?

The local authority for PO9 9 is Havant.

PO9 9 comes under Havant in the South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is PO9 9?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 35 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Havant Rail Station, 43 yards away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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