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PO8 9RF

Blackthorn Avenue

Horndean Catherington

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Detailed insights for PO8 9RF

Overview

Postcode PO8 9RF is located in an urban city, within the Horndean Catherington ward of East Hampshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Horndean North area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horndean North is £68,420 per year. The nearest station is Rowlands Castle, about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Horndean North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,887 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Horndean North has a low crime rate, with approximately 32 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Horndean North is £68,420 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO8 9RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Horndean North near PO8 9RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowlands Castle located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
1,219.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.6(-54%)
Other theft
4.46(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.25(-74%)
Public order
3.25(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.84(-56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
97.12%
Other White
6
2.16%
African
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
29.8%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.88%
No qualifications
25
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
60.8%
Owns with a mortgage
45
36%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.4%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Horndean Catherington

Median price£488,750
Price per sq ft£414
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£416K – £606K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £488,750 (about £414 per square foot) in Horndean Catherington area, with individual transactions ranging from £268,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horndean Catherington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£528,750£414
Semi-Detached4£429,350£411
Terraced2£339,998£469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horndean Catherington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horndean Catherington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£392,500£238,000£237,500
2017£437,500£372,500£237,750
2018£408,000£280,000£285,000
2019£452,500£292,500£295,000
2020£450,000£322,500£322,500
2021£531,000£310,000£365,000
2022£567,000£447,000£285,000
2023£606,500£420,000£352,500
2024£470,000£365,000£335,000
2025£513,250£322,000£330,000
2026£527,500£445,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horndean Catherington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horndean Catherington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306£295£257
2017£309£473£350
2018£337£366£344
2019£318£324£324
2020£348£359£387
2021£363£381£340
2022£414£358£373
2023£411£375£418
2024£427£365£340
2025£417£379£427
2026£407£413
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horndean Catherington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horndean Catherington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO8 9RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO8 9RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202524, Blackthorn Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9RFDetachedFreehold£625,000
31 Mar 202532, Blackthorn Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9RFDetachedFreehold£430,000
28 Mar 202526, Blackthorn Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9RFDetachedFreehold£625,000
28 Feb 202530, Blackthorn Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9RFDetachedFreehold£435,000
21 Feb 202528, Blackthorn Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 9RFDetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the PO8 9RF postcode area, located within Horndean North, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO8 9RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWoodcroft PrimaryCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.7 miNot applicableRachel Madocks SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableBere Clinic SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO8 9RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO8 9RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express75 Lovedean Lane, Lovedean, Waterlooville, PO8 9RJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCentral48 Frogmore Lane, Lovedean, Waterlooville, PO8 9QLWalking directions to Central
0.4 miPremier337-339 Milton Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8LHWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Hampshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,488
Band B£1,736
Band C£1,984
Band D£2,232
Band E£2,728
Band F£3,223
Band G£3,719
Band H£4,463

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO8 9RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sara Elizabeth Schillemore

Horndean Catherington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Damian Hinds

East Hampshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEast HampshireE07000085
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast HampshireE14001214
ParishHorndeanE04004509
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horndean NorthE02004710
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Hampshire 014AE01022606
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2024-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PO8 9RF

Is PO8 9RF (Horndean North) safe?

The area around PO8 9RF records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near PO8 9RF?

The median sale price around PO8 9RF in Horndean North is £488,750 (about £414 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO8 9RF?

There are 4 schools close to PO8 9RF, including Woodcroft Primary (Requires improvement), Rachel Madocks School (Good) and Bere Clinic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO8 9RF?

PO8 9RF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,887 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO8 9RF (Horndean North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Hampshire covering PO8 9RF is Damian Hinds (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sara Elizabeth Schillemore (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.