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PO9 4LG

Swanmore Road

Leigh Park Hermitage

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Detailed insights for PO9 4LG

Overview

Postcode PO9 4LG is located in an urban city, within the Leigh Park Hermitage ward of Havant in the South East region, and forms part of the Leigh Park area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Park is £46,153 per year. The nearest station is Bedhampton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
83.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Leigh Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leigh Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83.6%

Approximately 83.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Leigh Park is £46,153 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from PO9 4LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh Park near PO9 4LG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
7,522.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.82(+16%)
Other theft
6.5(+16%)
Public order
5.78(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-10%)
Other crime
3.61(+91%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
99.1%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Irish
1
0.3%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
34.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
63.93%
Other social rented
24
19.67%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.56%
Owns outright
4
3.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

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 4LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 4LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20255, Fleet End Close, Havant, PO9 5EDTerracedFreehold£170,000
10 Oct 202544, Well Meadow, Havant, PO9 4LWTerracedFreehold£250,000
08 Jul 20251, Well Meadow, Havant, PO9 4LWTerracedFreehold£285,000
03 Oct 202545, Winterslow Drive, Havant, PO9 5DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
27 Jun 202518, Winterslow Drive, Havant, PO9 5DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the PO9 4LG postcode area, located within Leigh Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO9 4LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRiders Junior SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryRiders Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWarren Park Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO9 4LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO9 4LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop259 Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 4NQWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miPremierMiddle Park Way, Havant, PO9 5DPWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miPremier1 Strouden Court, Havant, PO9 4JXWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miOne Stop64 Botley Drive, Leigh Park, Havant, PO9 4QYWalking directions to One Stop

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 4LG, 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)Leigh ParkE02004769
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havant 008CE01022968
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO9 4LG

Is PO9 4LG (Leigh Park) safe?

The area around PO9 4LG records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO9 4LG?

The median sale price around PO9 4LG in Leigh Park is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO9 4LG?

There are 10 schools close to PO9 4LG, including Riders Junior School (Requires improvement), Riders Infant School (Requires improvement) and Warren Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO9 4LG?

PO9 4LG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO9 4LG (Leigh Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Havant covering PO9 4LG 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).

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.