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PO9 5FR

Leigh Park Central & West Leigh

Havant

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Overview

Postcode PO9 5FR 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 West Leigh area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Leigh is £41,711 per year. The nearest station is Warblington, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Staunton Farm and Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

West Leigh has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,088 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Leigh has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.2%

Approximately 30.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in West Leigh is £41,711 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO9 5FR.

Flood risk

No risk

West Leigh near PO9 5FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warblington located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO9 5FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStaunton Farm and GardensMediumWalking directions to Staunton Farm and Gardens
0.1 miWestleigh ParkMediumWalking directions to Westleigh Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
1,201.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40(+26%)
Shoplifting
8.12(+2%)
Public order
6.25(+3%)
Other theft
5.62(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-13%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
91.91%
Other White
14
4.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.62%
African
3
0.97%
Other Black
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.46%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.4%
No qualifications
40
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
32.54%
Owns outright
29
23.02%
Other social rented
28
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.11%
Social rents from council
10
7.94%
Total households: 126

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202519, Sharps Road, Havant, PO9 5QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
15 May 20254, Sharps Road, Havant, PO9 5QHTerracedFreehold£280,000
04 Jul 20251, Prospect Lane, Havant, PO9 5SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
31 Mar 202553, Nursling Crescent, Havant, PO9 5SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
05 Aug 202512, Passfield Walk, Havant, PO9 5QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the PO9 5FR postcode area, located within West Leigh, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO9 5FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySharps Copse Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFront Lawn Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

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

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO9 5FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO9 5FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily Shopper71 Forestside Avenue, Havant, PO9 5SJWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miBaybridge Convenience StoreBaybridge Road, Havant, PO9 5PBWalking directions to Baybridge Convenience Store
0.2 miOne StopProspect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PAWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miBest-oneSaint Albans Road, Havant, PO9 2JYWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miSparWorldham Road, Havant, PO9 5JWWalking directions to Spar

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 5FR, 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)West LeighE02004770
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havant 009DE01022916
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2023-03-01

Frequently asked questions about PO9 5FR

Is PO9 5FR (West Leigh) safe?

The area around PO9 5FR records about 69 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PO9 5FR?

The median sale price around PO9 5FR in West Leigh is £250,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO9 5FR?

There are 6 schools close to PO9 5FR, including Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (Good), Front Lawn Primary Academy (Outstanding) and St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO9 5FR?

PO9 5FR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,088 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO9 5FR (West Leigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Havant covering PO9 5FR 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.