Downham Close Horndean, Havant
11 addresses across 1 postcode (PO8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17023842.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 6).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; 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 Rowlands Castle, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oaks Healthcare, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £235,500 | £235,500 | £235,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2 PO8 8UD | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 8 PO8 8UD | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2018 | 8 PO8 8UD | Other | £135,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Nov 2013 | 5 PO8 8UD | Semi-detached | £246,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2012 | 7 PO8 8UD | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2011 | 10 PO8 8UD | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2004 | 7 PO8 8UD | Detached | £235,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 9 PO8 8UD | Detached | £94,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 5 PO8 8UD | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 24 May 1996 | 10 PO8 8UD | Detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (41% of about 690 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- FERNWOOD HOUSE, 45-47 LONDON ROAD, WATERLOOVILLE: up to 8 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 4B FERNWOOD HOUSE 45-47 LONDON ROAD WATERLOOVILLE, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 157 MILTON ROAD, WATERLOOVILLE, COWPLAIN: up to 9 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 99-101 LATCHMORE HOUSE LONDON ROAD WATERLOOVILLE, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- WOODCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL WATERLOOVILLE: up to 43 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- WOODCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL WATERLOOVILLE: up to 43 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 50 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO8 8UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rowlands Castle 133,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Bedhampton 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Havant 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Community School Cowplain | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bedhampton - New Road | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 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 | 65.3 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oaks Healthcare | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tuckers Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Durley Avenue Dental Practice | 360 m |
| Hospital | Havant War Memorial Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Waterlooville Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Cowplain London Road, Cowplain | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,170 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Plant Farm Allotment Site 2.3 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wecock Common | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Park Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Queen's Inclosure | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Kings Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Horsefoot Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Thicket Bottom | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowplain School | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hart Plain Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hart Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Padnell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodcroft Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Padnell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen's Inclosure Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Berewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampshire Real Bread Company PO8 8RA | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| The Rainbow Public House PO8 8SE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Cowplain Evangelical Church PO8 8XA | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chatburn Avenue (5); On or near Durley Avenue (3); On or near Linda Grove (2); On or near Lawrence Avenue (1); On or near Rimington Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- PO8 8UD: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Orchard Grove · Chatburn Avenue · Latchmore Gardens · Glenwood Gardens · Durley Avenue · Rimington Road · Lawrence Avenue · Everglades Avenue · Birch Close · Silvester Road · Glenmore Gardens · Shelley 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.