Crofton Close Purbrook, Havant
56 addresses across 5 postcodes (PO7), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17024020.
- Sales: 84 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 16, D: 13, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Havant costs £2,320 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cosham, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fielders Park, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vine Medical Group, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2025 | 3 | £280,000 | £239,500 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £323,000 | £323,000 | £323,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £298,000 | £298,000 | £298,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £315,000 | £258,000 | £330,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £275,000 | £265,000 | £285,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £228,000 | £210,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £225,000 | £215,000 | £235,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £163,500 | £140,000 | £187,000 |
| 2014 | 5 | £188,000 | £163,000 | £225,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 23 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 46 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 36 PO7 5QA | Semi-detached | £239,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 18 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 19 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £323,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | 5 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £298,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2022 | 17 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 28 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £258,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2022 | 33 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2021 | 2 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 30 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2020 | 56 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 20 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £228,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2018 | 17 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2018 | 3 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2018 | 3 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £210,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2017 | 33 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £248,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 30 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 27 May 2016 | 56 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 28 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 52 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2014 | 30 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 20 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2014 | 11 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £207,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2014 | 35 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 3 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2013 | 33 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2012 | 1 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2011 | 2B PO7 5LP | Semi-detached | £208,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2011 | 18 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2011 | 23 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2010 | 50 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2010 | 3 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £150,500 | |
| 11 Sep 2009 | 54 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 20 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 1 May 2009 | 11 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2009 | 14 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2008 | 29 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £167,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2008 | 10 PO7 5LP | Semi-detached | £163,500 | |
| 2 Dec 2008 | 29 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2008 | 35 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £193,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2007 | 56 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 2 May 2007 | 46 PO7 5QA | Terraced | £169,995 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 16 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £169,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 24 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 27 PO7 5LR | Semi-detached | £179,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 14 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2005 | 30 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £148,500 | |
| 7 Jan 2005 | 3 PO7 5LP | Terraced | £137,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 28 PO7 5PX | Terraced | £139,995 |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (7). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (13); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 1, Crofton Close
- 2, Richmond Gardens, Crofton Close
- 2a, Crofton Close
- 3, Crofton Close
- 3, Richmond Gardens, Crofton Close
- 5, Crofton Close
- 5, Richmond Gardens, Crofton Close
- 6, Crofton Close
- 7, Crofton Close
- 11, Crofton Close
- 17, Crofton Close
- 20, Crofton Close
- 21, Crofton Close
- 28, Crofton Close
- 29, Crofton Close
- 50, Crofton Close
- 52, Crofton Close
- 54, Crofton Close
- 56, Crofton Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Havant in 2026-27: Band D £2,320 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,547 | £1,805 | £2,062 | £2,320 | £2,836 | £3,352 | £3,867 | £4,641 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (47% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 38-44 LAND AT LONDON ROAD WATERLOOVILLE: up to 42 homes, permissioned (250 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 56 addresses are between 42 m and 51 m above sea level (46 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO7 5BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO7 5LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO7 5LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO7 5PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO7 5QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cosham 896,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Bedhampton 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Havant 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Grove Purbrook | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bedhampton - New Road | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 24 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.6 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vine Medical Group | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Purbrook Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8 - 10 Stakes Hill Rd [Dental Practice] | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Alexandra Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Purbrook London Road, Purbrook Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fielders Park 2.4 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Purbrook Heath 4.8 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fort Purbrook, including covered-way to east, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Purbrook, including covered-way to east | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Roman villa and section of Roman road south-west of Littlepark Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marrelsmoor Coppice | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Cooper Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Old Mill Dam | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Broad Marsh | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| North Binness Island | Island | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Thicket Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 56 | 56 |
None of the street's 56 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Havant: see them on the Havant page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Purbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 240 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Purbrook Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crookhorn College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newlands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Morelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Berewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oaklands Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springwood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce @ Purbrook Infant School PO7 5NQ | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Olives Cafe PO7 5LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative PO7 5LG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Purbrook Day Nursery and Pre School PO7 5LQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Purbrook Spice Indian Takeaway PO7 5LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2024 |
| New Purbrook Garden PO7 5LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Peaches Dessert Bar & Gelato PO7 5LJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Woodside Nursery School PO7 5RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 1st Quay PO7 5EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| The Village Bakery & Cafe PO7 5EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Vandiemans Road (9); On or near Bursledon Road (7); On or near Park Farm Road (6); On or near Post Office Road (4); On or near Crofton Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO7 5LP: 17 addresses
- PO7 5LR: 13 addresses
- PO7 5QA: 13 addresses
- PO7 5BJ: 7 addresses
- PO7 5PX: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Alsford Road · Aldermoor Road · Newlands Road · Kentidge Road · Aldermoor Road East · Old Vandiemans Road · Ivy Court · Westbrook Grove · Park Farm Road · Elizabeth Road · Post Office Road · St Richards Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.