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PO9 3SG

Purbrook Way

Leigh Park Hermitage

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Overview

Postcode PO9 3SG is located in an urban city, within the Leigh Park Hermitage ward of Havant in the South East region, and forms part of the Stockheath Common area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Bedhampton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Stockheath Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stockheath Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PO9 3SG.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockheath Common near PO9 3SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedhampton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO9 3SG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bedhampton

N/A

Walking directions to Bedhampton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
5,784.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.91(+57%)
Public order
11.91(+96%)
Shoplifting
10.78(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
90.54%
Other White
14
4.42%
Indian
8
2.52%
Other Asian
3
0.95%
Irish
3
0.95%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
33.71%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
33.61%
Owns outright
36
30.25%
Social rents from council
34
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Leigh Park Hermitage

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £270K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Leigh Park Hermitage area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,800 up to £360,000.

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 Hermitage over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached26£265,000£285
Terraced52£253,450£280
Flats15£144,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh Park Hermitage

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh Park Hermitage.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112,500£182,000£175,000
2017£138,500£188,000£195,000
2018£146,000£202,500£205,000
2019£135,000£219,250£205,000
2020£145,000£205,000£209,250
2021£145,000£237,500£225,000
2022£148,000£250,000£260,000
2023£155,000£255,000£248,250
2024£158,000£263,500£241,750
2025£150,000£270,000£251,900
2026£137,000£286,750£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh Park Hermitage.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh Park Hermitage.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£200£200
2017£209£221£211
2018£216£223£239
2019£209£227£226
2020£237£226£225
2021£237£259£254
2022£238£303£290
2023£272£279£280
2024£260£288£266
2025£260£288£281
2026£219£300£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh Park Hermitage.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leigh Park Hermitage in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 3SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 3SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026347, Purbrook Way, Havant, PO9 3SDTerracedFreehold£290,000
14 Oct 202572, Bransgore Avenue, Havant, PO9 4BJTerracedFreehold£200,000
31 Oct 202510, Hinton Close, Havant, PO9 4BLTerracedFreehold£270,000
27 Jun 20252, Awbridge Road, Havant, PO9 3SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,500
20 Feb 202543, Linkenholt Way, Havant, PO9 4ARTerracedFreehold£272,000

Schools

In the PO9 3SG postcode area, located within Stockheath Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO9 3SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBarncroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryPark Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, HavantVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO9 3SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO9 3SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-oneMiddle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4ABWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodMiddle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4ABWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSelect & SavePark House Farm Way, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 4DPWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miOne Stop64 Botley Drive, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 4QYWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miShane's Convenience Store & Off Licence82 Barncroft Way, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 3AHWalking directions to Shane's Convenience Store & Off Licence

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 3SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Vicky Rhodes

Leigh Park Hermitage - 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 010AE01022900
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO9 3SG

Is PO9 3SG (Stockheath Common) safe?

The area around PO9 3SG records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3SG?

The median sale price around PO9 3SG in Stockheath Common is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO9 3SG?

There are 14 schools close to PO9 3SG, including Barncroft Primary School (Good), Park Community School (Good) and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO9 3SG?

The closest station to PO9 3SG is Bedhampton, about 1,272 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO9 3SG?

PO9 3SG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO9 3SG (Stockheath Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Havant covering PO9 3SG is Alan Mak (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicky Rhodes (Reform UK).

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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.