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PO9 5HD

Petersfield Road

Leigh Park Hermitage

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Overview

Postcode PO9 5HD 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 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 nearest station is Rowlands Castle, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Staunton Country Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Leigh Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leigh Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Rowlands Castle located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO9 5HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStaunton Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Staunton Country Park
0.2 miStaunton Farm and GardensMediumWalking directions to Staunton Farm and Gardens

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
874.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.39(+226%)
Shoplifting
41.36(+418%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.29(+138%)
Public order
23.55(+288%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.21(+105%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
93.37%
Other White
7
2.11%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.6%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
31.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
15.16%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
52.74%
Owns outright
24
16.44%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.64%
Other social rented
6
4.11%
Total households: 146

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 202530, Kimbridge Crescent, Havant, PO9 5JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
22 May 202624, Wakefords Way, Havant, PO9 5JPTerracedFreehold£295,000
05 Dec 202544, Broxhead Road, Havant, PO9 5LASemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
11 Jul 202530, Broxhead Road, Havant, PO9 5LASemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
10 Apr 20251, Broxhead Road, Havant, PO9 5LASemi-DetachedFreehold£201,000

Schools

In the PO9 5HD postcode area, located within Leigh Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO9 5HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHavant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFront Lawn Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySharps Copse Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO9 5HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO9 5HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFamily Shopper71 Forestside Avenue, Havant, PO9 5SJWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miOne StopProspect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PAWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSparWorldham Road, Havant, PO9 5JWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miBaybridge Convenience StoreBaybridge Road, Havant, PO9 5PBWalking directions to Baybridge Convenience Store

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 5HD, 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 008AE01022903
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO9 5HD

Is PO9 5HD (Leigh Park) safe?

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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO9 5HD?

The median sale price around PO9 5HD 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 5HD?

There are 8 schools close to PO9 5HD, including Havant Academy (Good), Front Lawn Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO9 5HD?

PO9 5HD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO9 5HD (Leigh Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.