PO10 7RX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birch Tree Drive, 0.6km from New Brighton in Emsworth. Administratively it sits within Emsworth ward and the Havant constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO10, PO10 7RX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO10 7RX are sourced from Output Area E00179936 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH TREE DRIVE, PO10 7RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH TREE DRIVE, PO10 7RX.
224
53
£ 48,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO10 7RX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO10 7RX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO10 7RX. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 339,500
4 sales · Mean £ 336,000
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO10 7RX has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
Glenwood School
Emsworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Kitchen@westbourne Monthly Market0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Melissa Honey & Selective Foods South0.6 km
- Collins Garage0.9 km
- Rowlands0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Jingles Hotel0.7 km
- HollyBank House0.5 km
- The Old Dairy Farm0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Stags Head0.8 km
- The Cricketers Inn1.0 km
- White Horse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Spice Cottage0.8 km
- Tanique0.8 km
- The Parish Hall0.7 km
- Westbourne Café0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Whistlers Fish And Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emsworth1.3 km
- Warblington2.4 km
- Southbourne2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Southleigh Roundabout0.3 km
- Southleigh Roundabout0.3 km
- Churchill Drive0.3 km
- Churchill Drive0.3 km
- Southleigh Roundabout0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: PO107RX · Data under Open Government Licence