PO7 3BE is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Waterlooville in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO7 3BE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO7 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00184865 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO7 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO7 3BE.
293
36
£ 54,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO7 3BE — age 36, 27% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 PO7 3BE. The average age is 36.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO7 3BE has low crime rates — 44 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
Berewood Primary School
Mill Hill Primary School
The Waterloo School
Purbrook Infant School
Purbrook Junior School
Hart Plain Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- 2 Sisters0.8 km
- Argos0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Matalan0.9 km
- Rusdene Services Ltd.0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Royal Naval Association0.9 km
- Waterlooville Sports Bar1.0 km
- Number 731.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- All About The Grind0.9 km
- BBQ Boss0.6 km
- Brunch Coffee House0.6 km
- Horizon Waterlooville Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Unit 61.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Asda (Superstore)0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Hakka kitchen1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosham4.7 km
- Bedhampton4.7 km
- Havant5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Berewood Primary School0.1 km
- Berewood Primary School0.1 km
- Lauder House0.2 km
- Winston Lane0.3 km
- Winston Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO73BE · Data under Open Government Licence