DERWENT CLOSE, PO8 0DH House Prices & Local Information

PO8 0DH is a sought-after residential area on Derwent Close, 0.6km from Catherington Hill in Horndean. Administratively it sits within Horndean Downs ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO8, PO8 0DH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k, down 13.6% year-on-year. 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00114930 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.