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PO9 5RB

Woodhay Walk

Leigh Park Central & West Leigh

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Detailed insights for PO9 5RB

Overview

Postcode PO9 5RB is located in an urban city, within the Leigh Park Central & West Leigh area 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 120.4 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 median sale price in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh is £249,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £270,000. The nearest station is Warblington, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Staunton Farm and Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

West Leigh has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,056 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Leigh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.8%

Approximately 33.8% 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.

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 5RB.

Flood risk

No risk

West Leigh near PO9 5RB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
8,294.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.36(+160%)
Public order
10.1(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.55(-30%)
Other theft
6.22(+11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
90.51%
Other White
9
2.85%
Chinese
5
1.58%
Other Black
5
1.58%
Bangladeshi
3
0.95%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
23.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.09%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
29.23%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.46%
Owns outright
27
20.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.62%
Other social rented
6
4.62%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh

Median price: £249,000
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £270K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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-Detached21£270,000£297
Terraced61£247,000£315
Flats5£125,000£232

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£189,500£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£258,500£250,000
2026£105,000£275,000£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£164£201£215
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£174£324£318
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO9 5RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 202511, Monxton Green, Havant, PO9 5RGTerracedFreehold£122,600
14 Nov 202523, Baybridge Road, Havant, PO9 5PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
15 Oct 2025217, Wakefords Way, Havant, PO9 5JWTerracedFreehold£220,000
05 Dec 202521, Wildmoor Walk, Havant, PO9 5QZTerracedFreehold£250,000
08 Apr 202627, Blackmoor Walk, Havant, PO9 5PSFlatsLeasehold£137,000

Schools

In the PO9 5RB postcode area, located within West Leigh, there are 4 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.

Nearby schools for PO9 5RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySharps Copse Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryHavant AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.5 miPrimaryFront Lawn Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO9 5RB

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havant district.

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,062
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

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 5RB, 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 009BE01022914
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO9 5RB

Is PO9 5RB (West Leigh) safe?

The area around PO9 5RB records about 120 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PO9 5RB?

The median sale price around PO9 5RB in Leigh Park Central & West Leigh is £249,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO9 5RB?

There are 5 schools close to PO9 5RB, including Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (Good), Havant Academy (Inadequate) and Front Lawn Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PO9 5RB?

PO9 5RB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,056 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Havant covering PO9 5RB 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).