PO7 3BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km from Waterlooville in Waterlooville. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO7 3BL offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for PO7 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00184906 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO7 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO7 3BL.
337
27
£ 54,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO7 3BL is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 59% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO7 3BL. The average age is 26.8. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO7 3BL is above average at 93 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
Berewood Primary School
The Waterloo School
Mill Hill Primary School
Hart Plain Junior School
Hart Plain Infant School
Springwood Junior School
Springwood Infant School
Purbrook Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- 2 Sisters0.7 km
- Argos0.4 km
- Hants Bars0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Matalan0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Royal Naval Association0.5 km
- Waterlooville Sports Bar0.6 km
- Denmead Queen0.6 km
- Number 730.6 km
- The Heroes0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- All About The Grind0.6 km
- BBQ Boss0.7 km
- Brunch Coffee House0.7 km
- Horizon Waterlooville Leisure Centre0.7 km
- McDonald's0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Stores1.0 km
- Asda (Superstore)0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Hakka kitchen0.6 km
- Jade's Plaice0.6 km
- Massalla Hut0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedhampton4.3 km
- Cosham4.9 km
- Havant5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Winston Lane0.2 km
- Winston Lane0.2 km
- Parkwood Centre0.2 km
- Parkwood Centre0.2 km
- Lauder House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO73BL · Data under Open Government Licence