PO9 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area on South Street, 1.0km from Brockhampton in Havant. Administratively it sits within St Faith's ward and the Havant constituency.
For families considering a move, PO9 1BU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, up 155.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO9 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00179960 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, PO9 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, PO9 1BU.
290
50
£ 46,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO9 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 50, PO9 1BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £303k. Property prices are trending up 155.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO9 1BU. The average age is 49.6. 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
Terraced
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
Semi-Detached
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
Flat
£ 181,250
2 sales · Mean £ 181,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO9 1BU are high at 146 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
Bosmere Junior School
Fairfield Infant School
Warblington School
Trosnant Infant School
Trosnant Junior School
Bidbury Junior School
Bidbury Infant School
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Chidham Stores0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- C J Meats0.1 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Avenue Lawn Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club0.9 km
- The Bellair Club0.4 km
- The Wheelwrights Arms0.4 km
- Havant Ex-Servicemen Club0.6 km
- The Langbrook Farm0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bewleys Bistro0.6 km
- Aramark0.7 km
- FoodCycle Havant0.7 km
- Olive catering @ Apollo Alarms0.8 km
- Terri's Cafe1.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bear Hotel0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Bargain Buys0.2 km
- Euro Convenience Store0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Caprinos Pizza0.3 km
- Chinese Food Centre0.3 km
- Grillshack Havant0.3 km
- Havant Fish Bar0.3 km
- Havant Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Havant0.5 km
- Warblington1.1 km
- Bedhampton1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Spring Arts Centre0.2 km
- Solent Road0.2 km
- Spring Arts Centre0.2 km
- Solent Road0.2 km
- Bulbeck Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO91BU · Data under Open Government Licence