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PO8 9UG

Chaffinch Green

Hart Plain

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Overview

Postcode PO8 9UG is located in an urban city, within the Hart Plain area of Havant in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowplain West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowplain West is £50,254 per year. The median sale price in Hart Plain is £332,500 (around £332 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £274,250 and £384,250. The nearest station is Rowlands Castle, about 3.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
67.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Cowplain West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,263 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Cowplain West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.1%

Approximately 67.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Cowplain West is £50,254 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Cowplain West near PO8 9UG 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
7,909.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.05(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.28(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(+20%)
Public order
7.07(+16%)
Vehicle crime
4.5(+21%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
93.41%
Indian
8
2.4%
Chinese
5
1.5%
African
3
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.6%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
30.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
49.68%
Other social rented
27
17.42%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.32%
Owns outright
14
9.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.1%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Hart Plain

Median price: £332,500
Price per sq ft: £332
Sales (last 12 months): 132
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £384K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £332 per square foot) in Hart Plain area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £687,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hart Plain over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£397,500£333
Semi-Detached56£345,000£351
Terraced38£269,500£276
Flats7£175,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hart Plain

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hart Plain.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306,000£108,750£261,250£179,000
2017£315,000£249,225£257,500£194,500
2018£314,250£219,200£271,000£219,000
2019£372,500£226,325£276,000£224,625
2020£330,000£166,325£295,000£248,000
2021£385,000£220,000£315,000£255,000
2022£437,600£192,750£347,000£256,500
2023£388,750£225,000£327,500£255,000
2024£385,000£155,000£325,000£260,000
2025£407,500£203,500£340,000£260,000
2026£403,750£172,000£340,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hart Plain.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hart Plain.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£176£248£223
2017£297£215£305£197
2018£338£167£297£248
2019£316£247£297£239
2020£341£109£319£250
2021£329£253£344£296
2022£344£212£354£277
2023£363£293£377£284
2024£333£256£363£288
2025£377£243£355£257
2026£334£184£360£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hart Plain.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hart Plain in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO8 9UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20251, Chaffinch Green, Waterlooville, PO8 9UGTerracedFreehold£265,000
15 Jul 20255, Chaffinch Green, Waterlooville, PO8 9UGTerracedFreehold£260,000
12 Sept 2025126, Chaffinch Green, Waterlooville, PO8 9UHTerracedFreehold£222,000
14 Nov 20253, Kite Close, Waterlooville, PO8 9UJTerracedFreehold£235,000
19 Aug 202673, Curlew Gardens, Waterlooville, PO8 9UETerracedFreehold£299,000

Schools

In the PO8 9UG postcode area, located within Cowplain West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PO8 9UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWoodcroft PrimaryCommunity school
0.3 miNot applicableBere Clinic SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miNot applicableRachel Madocks SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO8 9UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO8 9UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier337-339 Milton Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8LHWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miTesco Express75 Lovedean Lane, Lovedean, Waterlooville, PO8 9RJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miOne StopHart Plain Avenue, Havant, PO8 8QPWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havant district.

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,062
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

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 9UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jason Gillen

Hart Plain - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Suella Braverman

Fareham and Waterlooville - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictHavantE07000090
Parliamentary ConstituencyFareham and WaterloovilleE14001233
WardHart PlainE05015584
ParishHavant, unparished areaE43000072
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cowplain WestE02006830
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havant 019BE01022933
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO8 9UG

Is PO8 9UG (Cowplain West) safe?

The area around PO8 9UG records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PO8 9UG?

The median sale price around PO8 9UG in Hart Plain is £332,500 (about £332 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO8 9UG?

There are 8 schools close to PO8 9UG, including Woodcroft Primary (Good), Bere Clinic School (Good) and Rachel Madocks School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PO8 9UG?

PO8 9UG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,263 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO8 9UG (Cowplain West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Fareham and Waterlooville covering PO8 9UG is Suella Braverman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jason Gillen (Reform UK).

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