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PO9 2BU

Colemore Square

Leigh Park Central & West Leigh

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Detailed insights for PO9 2BU

Overview

Postcode PO9 2BU is located in an urban city, within the Leigh Park Central & West Leigh ward of Havant in the South East region, and forms part of the Stockheath Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockheath Common is £45,938 per year. The nearest station is Havant, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Stockheath Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Stockheath Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.2%

Approximately 34.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Stockheath Common is £45,938 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO9 2BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockheath Common near PO9 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Havant located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO9 2BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Havant

N/A

Walking directions to Havant
0.8 mi

Bedhampton

N/A

Walking directions to Bedhampton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
6,401.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.84(+221%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.77(+134%)
Public order
14.38(+137%)
Shoplifting
9.78(+23%)
Other theft
9.78(+74%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
95.86%
Other White
9
2.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.59%
Other Black
1
0.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
28%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.82%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
30.82%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.08%
Owns outright
34
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.96%
Other social rented
5
3.42%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £270K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£270,000£322
Semi-Detached26£257,000£288
Terraced64£250,000£318
Flats6£125,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99,973£185,000£185,000
2017£92,500£205,000£192,500
2018£121,000£213,750£202,500
2019£110,000£214,500£205,500
2020£116,000£220,000£210,000
2021£133,750£232,500£225,000
2022£112,500£264,000£255,000
2023£122,500£258,000£250,000
2024£117,000£271,750£242,000
2025£132,500£251,500£250,000
2026£121,000£285,000£247,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£200£210
2017£163£223£227
2018£165£225£242
2019£186£241£241
2020£191£244£238
2021£202£253£270
2022£166£293£301
2023£215£294£290
2024£209£277£290
2025£240£277£302
2026£217£368£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leigh Park Central & West Leigh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 2BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 2BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202672, Soberton Road, Havant, PO9 2EGTerracedFreehold£254,000
25 Jul 202532, Soberton Road, Havant, PO9 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
24 Apr 202664, Catherington Way, Havant, PO9 2BSTerracedFreehold£247,500
27 Jun 202521, Bedhampton Way, Havant, PO9 2DLTerracedFreehold£220,000
21 Nov 202516, Battens Way, Havant, PO9 2DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£319,500

Schools

In the PO9 2BU postcode area, located within Stockheath Common, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO9 2BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTrosnant Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTrosnant Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Alban's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO9 2BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO9 2BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStone Square11 Stone Square, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 2DZWalking directions to Stone Square
0.2 miPremier37a Park Parade, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5AAWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miLidlSomborne Drive, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5ANWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miNisa Local44-46 Park Parade, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5ADWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miIceland27-29 Greywell Road, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 5AHWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,475
Band B£1,721
Band C£1,967
Band D£2,213
Band E£2,705
Band F£3,196
Band G£3,688
Band H£4,426

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 PO9 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sharon Collings

Leigh Park Central & West Leigh - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alan Mak

Havant - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictHavantE07000090
Parliamentary ConstituencyHavantE14001275
ParishHavant, unparished areaE43000072
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockheath CommonE02004771
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havant 010CE01022905
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO9 2BU

Is PO9 2BU (Stockheath Common) safe?

The area around PO9 2BU records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 PO9 2BU?

The median sale price around PO9 2BU in Stockheath Common is £250,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO9 2BU?

There are 14 schools close to PO9 2BU, including Trosnant Junior School (Good), Trosnant Infant School (Good) and St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO9 2BU?

The closest station to PO9 2BU is Havant, about 1,010 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO9 2BU?

PO9 2BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,513 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO9 2BU (Stockheath Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Havant covering PO9 2BU is Alan Mak (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Collings (Reform UK).

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.