Postcode PO9 5HD is located in an urban city, within the Leigh Park Hermitage area of Havant in the South East region, and forms part of the Leigh Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Park is £46,153 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 Rowlands Castle, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Staunton Country Park.
Leigh Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,899 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.8% 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.
The average income per household in Leigh Park is £46,153 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO9 5HD.
Leigh Park near PO9 5HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rowlands Castle located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Staunton Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Staunton Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Staunton Farm and Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Staunton Farm and Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £265,000 | £281 |
| Terraced | 48 | £250,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 13 | £135,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | 30, Kimbridge Crescent, Havant, PO9 5JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 24, Wakefords Way, Havant, PO9 5JP | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 9, Broxhead Road, Havant, PO9 5LA | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 1, Broxhead Road, Havant, PO9 5LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 44, Broxhead Road, Havant, PO9 5LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the PO9 5HD postcode area, located within Leigh Park, there are 5 primary and 1 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Havant Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Front Lawn Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2011. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO9 5HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 71 Forestside Avenue, Havant, PO9 5SJ | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Worldham Road, Havant, PO9 5JW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Baybridge Convenience Store | Baybridge Road, Havant, PO9 5PB | Walking directions to Baybridge Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Havant district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO9 5HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Vicky Rhodes
Leigh Park Hermitage - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Mak
Havant - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO9 5HD records about 176 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO9 5HD in Leigh Park Hermitage is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PO9 5HD, including Havant Academy (Inadequate), Front Lawn Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO9 5HD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Havant covering PO9 5HD 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).