PO7 3BB is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Waterlooville in Waterlooville. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO7 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00184906 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO7 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO7 3BB.
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
Average age 27, 59% renting. PO7 3BB has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO7 3BB. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO7 3BB has low crime rates — 37 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
The Waterloo School
Mill Hill Primary School
Hart Plain Junior School
Hart Plain Infant School
Purbrook Junior School
Purbrook Infant School
Springwood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 2 Sisters0.7 km
- Argos0.6 km
- Hants Bars0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Mace1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Royal Naval Association0.6 km
- Waterlooville Sports Bar0.7 km
- Denmead Queen0.8 km
- Number 730.8 km
- The Heroes0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- All About The Grind0.7 km
- BBQ Boss0.6 km
- Brunch Coffee House0.6 km
- Horizon Waterlooville Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Unit 60.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Asda (Superstore)0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Lotus House1.0 km
- Monsoon1.0 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hakka kitchen0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedhampton4.5 km
- Cosham4.8 km
- Havant5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lauder House0.1 km
- Winston Lane0.2 km
- Winston Lane0.2 km
- Berewood Primary School0.2 km
- Berewood Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO73BB · Data under Open Government Licence