PO8 0DJ is a sought-after residential area on Eskdale Close, 0.5km from Catherington Hill in Horndean. Administratively it sits within Horndean Downs ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, PO8 0DJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PO8 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00114930 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESKDALE CLOSE, PO8 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESKDALE CLOSE, PO8 0DJ.
342
45
£ 56,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO8 0DJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO8 0DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £371k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO8 0DJ. The average age is 45.1. 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
Terraced
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 346,666
Detached
£ 386,250
10 sales · Mean £ 395,749
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 315,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
PO8 0DJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Catherington Church of England Infant School
Petersgate Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Budgens1.0 km
- N Hadwen Greengrocers0.9 km
- Ron Reeve Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Chandlers0.9 km
- Mela Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Happy Chef0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farmer Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowlands Castle5.1 km
- Bedhampton8.3 km
- Havant8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Eskdale Close0.1 km
- South Road0.3 km
- White Dirt Lane0.5 km
- White Dirt Lane0.5 km
- St Michaels Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO80DJ · Data under Open Government Licence