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Cowplain West

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About

Cowplain West lies within the Cowplain suburb of the borough of Havant in Hampshire. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of post-war and later housing, small parades of shops and a scattering of local services that serve daily needs. There are primary schools and community facilities that host clubs and events, and a number of public open spaces and playing fields used by local sports teams. Regular bus services connect the neighbourhood with Havant town centre and neighbouring Waterlooville, making commuter and shopping trips straightforward.

The street pattern includes short terraces, semi-detached houses and pockets of council-owned properties, with footpaths and cycle routes linking the estates. Local green corridors provide routes for walks and short rides rather than long country hikes. Community notice boards and parish newsletters tend to carry much of the practical information residents rely on, and small volunteer groups maintain planters and allotments in selected spots around the ward, giving the area a locally managed feel.

Area overview

On average Cowplain West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowplain West is £50,254 per year. There are 3 schools in Cowplain West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowplain West is home to around 6,670 people, with a population density of about 5,277.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowplain West Population
6,670
Population density
5,277.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.87(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.69(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+19%)
Public order
6.45(+6%)
Shoplifting
5.25(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,237
93.55%
Other White
138
2.07%
Indian
34
0.51%
Other Asian
33
0.49%
Chinese
30
0.45%
Total population: 6,667

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,128
21.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,112
21.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,012
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
895
17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
799
28.59%
Owns outright
766
27.41%
Social rents from council
550
19.68%
Other social rented
296
10.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
269
9.62%
Total households: 2,795

Property prices in Cowplain West

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £296,500 in Cowplain West area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowplain West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cowplain West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£460,000
Flats9£107,500
Semi-Detached25£330,000
Terraced25£260,000

10 years median price trend in Cowplain West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowplain West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.