PO10 8AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Rookery, 0.2km from Hermitage in Emsworth. Administratively it sits within Southbourne ward and the Chichester constituency.
For families considering a move, PO10 8AH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £617k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO10 8AH are sourced from Output Area E00160812 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ROOKERY, PO10 8AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROOKERY, PO10 8AH.
345
58
£ 52,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO10 8AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO10 8AH is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £617k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO10 8AH. The average age is 57.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 596,250
2 sales · Mean £ 596,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO10 8AH has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glenwood School
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Emsworth Primary School
Bourne Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cafe Moka0.3 km
- Driftwood Cafe0.4 km
- Fat Olives0.6 km
- Flintstones Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Loretta Coffee Bar0.4 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Emsworth Delicatessen0.4 km
- Emsworth Service Station0.6 km
- Heidi's Swiss Patisserie0.4 km
- Le Petit Pain0.3 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club0.7 km
- Emsworth Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- The Coal Exchange0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.6 km
- The Railway Inn0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mother Kellys0.3 km
- Pizza Hot Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Baileys Fish and Chips0.3 km
- Mandarin0.3 km
- New China Takeaway0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.4 km
- Millers House B&B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emsworth0.5 km
- Southbourne1.8 km
- Warblington2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hermitage Bridge0.3 km
- Emsworth By-Pass0.3 km
- Hermitage Bridge0.3 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO108AH · Data under Open Government Licence