Postcode Analysis East Hampshire, South East

DOWN ROAD, PO8 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWN ROAD, PO8 0DD.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO8 0DD 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO8 0DD's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £540k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £540k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO8 0DD is a sought-after residential area on Down Road, 0.4km from Stubbins Down in Horndean. Administratively it sits within Horndean Catherington ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO8, PO8 0DD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k. 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00114927 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO8 0DD. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 540,000

2 sales · Mean £ 540,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO8 0DD has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Catherington Church of England Infant School

Good82 pupils0.5 km
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Horndean Church of England Junior School

Good505 pupils1.3 km
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Horndean Technology College

Good1252 pupils1.3 km
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Petersgate Infant School

Good257 pupils1.4 km
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Horndean Infant School

Good253 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Horndean FC0.7 km
  • The Farmer Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowlands Castle4.9 km
  • Bedhampton7.9 km
  • Havant8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Road0.2 km
  • Coombs Close0.3 km
  • All Saints Church0.4 km
  • All Saints Church0.4 km
  • Catherington Hall0.5 km