Postcode PO9 5QU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Westleigh Park.
West Leigh has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
West Leigh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.8% 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.
The average income per household in West Leigh is £41,711 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 208 ft away from PO9 5QU.
West Leigh near PO9 5QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warblington located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westleigh Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £270,000 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £257,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 64 | £250,000 | £318 |
| Flats | 6 | £125,000 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5QU.
In the PO9 5QU postcode area, located within West Leigh, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO9 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Baybridge Convenience Store | Baybridge Road, Havant, PO9 5PB | Walking directions to Baybridge Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Worldham Road, Havant, PO9 5JW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 71 Forestside Avenue, Havant, PO9 5SJ | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
Annual council tax rates for Havant district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO9 5QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sharon Collings
Leigh Park Central & West Leigh - Elected 7 May 2026
Alan Mak
Havant - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO9 5QU records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around PO9 5QU in West Leigh is £250,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to PO9 5QU, including Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (Good), Havant Academy (Good) and Front Lawn Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO9 5QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,620 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 5QU 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).
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.