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PO9 3SJ

Purbrook Way

Leigh Park Hermitage

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Overview

Postcode PO9 3SJ is located in an urban city, within the Leigh Park Hermitage area of Havant in the South East region, and forms part of the Bedhampton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedhampton is £54,986 per year. The median sale price in Leigh Park Hermitage is £250,000 (around £274 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £265,000. The nearest station is Bedhampton, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Bedhampton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,001 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bedhampton has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bedhampton is £54,986 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from PO9 3SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedhampton near PO9 3SJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO9 3SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bedhampton

N/A

Walking directions to Bedhampton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
1,147 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.12(+17%)
Other theft
13.83(+147%)
Public order
5.82(-4%)
Drugs
5.82(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.37(-64%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
95.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.32%
Other Asian
3
0.99%
African
3
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.99%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
25.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
19.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
35.4%
Owns outright
31
27.43%
Social rents from council
25
22.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.39%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Leigh Park Hermitage

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £274
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £265K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Leigh Park Hermitage area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 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-Detached21£265,000£281
Terraced48£250,000£277
Flats13£135,000£247

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£176,750£174,000
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£250,000
2026£135,000£274,250£250,000
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£274
2025£260£288£279
2026£237£290£280
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 3SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 3SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Aug 202513, Winchfield Crescent, Havant, PO9 3SPTerracedFreehold£275,000
30 Jun 202521, Winchfield Crescent, Havant, PO9 3SPTerracedFreehold£260,000
19 Feb 20261, Ampfield Close, Havant, PO9 3SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
20 Jun 20252, Parkhouse Farm Way, Havant, PO9 4ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
06 May 202512, Dibden Close, Havant, PO9 4BBTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the PO9 3SJ postcode area, located within Bedhampton, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PO9 3SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBarncroft Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miAll-throughPark Community SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.6 miSecondaryOaklands Catholic SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO9 3SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO9 3SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlHulbert Road, Havant, PO9 3QJWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSelect & SavePark House Farm Way, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 4DPWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miAsdaLarchwood Avenue, Bedhampton, Havant, PO9 3QWWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miBest-oneMiddle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4ABWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodMiddle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4ABWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 PO9 3SJ, 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)BedhamptonE02006822
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havant 018AE01022899
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO9 3SJ

Is PO9 3SJ (Bedhampton) safe?

The area around PO9 3SJ records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near PO9 3SJ?

The median sale price around PO9 3SJ in Leigh Park Hermitage is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO9 3SJ?

There are 11 schools close to PO9 3SJ, including Barncroft Primary School (Good), Park Community School (Requires improvement) and Oaklands Catholic School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PO9 3SJ?

The closest station to PO9 3SJ is Bedhampton, about 1,570 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO9 3SJ?

PO9 3SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,001 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO9 3SJ (Bedhampton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Havant covering PO9 3SJ 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).