PO8 0BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Stubbins Down in Horndean. Administratively it sits within Horndean Catherington ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, PO8 0BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00114928 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO8 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO8 0BL.
266
44
£ 52,800 /yr
57%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PO8 0BL combines high owner-occupation (62%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO8 0BL. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO8 0BL has low crime rates — 8 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
Horndean Church of England Junior School
Horndean Infant School
Catherington Church of England Infant School
Horndean Technology College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Campus & Co0.8 km
- Horndean Newsagents0.8 km
- Nico's Main Bakery0.8 km
- One Stop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Centre Point Bar0.7 km
- Clanfield Masonic Club0.7 km
- Horndean FC0.5 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- The Farmer Inn1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Blendworth Furnishings Ltd0.7 km
- Four London Road0.8 km
- Indian Cottage0.9 km
- Oh so's0.8 km
- Paprika Indian Cuisine0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Feed Me Seymour0.8 km
- Horndean Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway0.8 km
- Lucky House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowlands Castle4.3 km
- Bedhampton7.5 km
- Havant7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Downwood Way0.2 km
- Downwood Way0.2 km
- Coombs Close0.4 km
- South Road0.4 km
- South Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO80BL · Data under Open Government Licence