Waterlooville East
Havant 007 · 4 sub-areas · 5,364 residents
Havant 007 is a residential pocket of Havant in the South East, home to around 5,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,063 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed, and well under what you'd pay in most of coastal Hampshire's more sought-after postcodes. Owner-occupation is strong here, and more than one in five households have children.
Waterlooville East is a settled residential pocket of Havant. The bigger gravitational centre is London, around 111 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for.
Overview
What's it like to live in Waterlooville East?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,127 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Waterlooville East in Havant
Living in Waterlooville East
Havant 007 is a settled, largely owner-occupied part of Havant, with the kind of demographic spread — families, older couples, a healthy share of working-age residents — that points to a stable residential area rather than a transient one. Roughly 61% of households own their home, which is noticeably above the national private-renting norm, and just under a quarter of homes are social housing. That mix gives the area a grounded, community feel.
On cost, this neighbourhood is competitive by South East standards. A one-bed runs around £834 a month, a two-bed around £1,063, and a three-bed around £1,325. Rents rose about 2% over the past year — modest by recent national standards. The trade-off is affordability at the cost of commuter convenience: getting to London by public transport takes close to two hours, and the nearest rail station is roughly 2.7 km away, so you'll want a car or bus connection.
The population skews slightly older than many South East commuter towns: the 50–64 and 65-plus groups together account for around 40% of residents, while under-18s make up just over a fifth. The degree-qualification share — around 25% — sits below the South East average, which leans towards professional households. Ethnic diversity is low, with just over 90% of residents born in the UK.
Car use is dominant here: nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work, and only around 3% use public transport for their commute. Broadband is excellent — 100% gigabit coverage and zero premises below the universal service obligation — which makes this a practical base for remote workers. Just under a quarter of residents work from home, one of the higher shares in the area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Havant 007 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, largely owner-occupied residential area with below-average crime and solid broadband — good if you value stability and affordability over city-centre buzz. The commuter links to London are limited, taking close to two hours by public transport, so it suits remote workers or those working locally more than daily London commuters.
- What is the rent in Havant 007?
- A one-bed runs around £834 a month, a two-bed around £1,063, and a three-bed around £1,325. Rents rose about 2% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices, but they reflect the neighbourhood's position as one of the more affordable parts of the South East.
- Is Havant 007 safe?
- The crime rate is around 56 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a mid-table neighbourhood on deprivation — not affluent, but not acutely deprived either. Anti-social behaviour and minor theft are the typical categories rather than serious violent crime.
- What's the commute from Havant 007 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.7 km away — roughly a 34-minute walk, so most residents drive to the station. London takes around 112 minutes by public transport. There's no metro or tram service in this area. Nearly two-thirds of residents commute by car, and just under a quarter work from home.
- Who lives in Havant 007?
- Mostly owner-occupiers in their 50s and 60s, with a significant share of families with children. Around 61% own their home, 22% are in social housing, and just 16.5% are private renters. It's a relatively settled community — not a high-turnover renting area — with over 90% of residents born in the UK.
- What schools are near Havant 007?
- There are 66 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so there's no shortage of options nearby. However, only around 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.1 km away. Check the Ofsted website for current ratings on specific schools.
- Is Havant 007 good for remote workers?
- Yes — broadband is excellent, with 100% gigabit coverage and no premises below the minimum universal service standard. Around 24% of residents already work from home, one of the higher shares locally. Rents are below the South East average, and the area is quiet and residential, which suits home-working well.