Maize Close Portsmouth, Havant
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO9), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17026283.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £434,000 across 6 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- 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 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 Bedhampton, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bosmere Medical Practice, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | £434,000 | £399,000 | £587,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2023 | 2 PO9 3FR | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 9 PO9 3FR | Detached | £587,500 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2023 | 6 PO9 3FR | Semi-detached | £399,000 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 4 PO9 3FR | Semi-detached | £418,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2023 | 12 PO9 3FR | Detached | £546,250 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2023 | 5 PO9 3FR | Semi-detached | £399,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2023 | 11 PO9 3FR | Detached | £575,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 7 PO9 3FR | Detached | £572,985 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 8 PO9 3FR | Detached | £568,029 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 10 PO9 3FR | Detached | £561,357 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 3 PO9 3FR | Semi-detached | £428,886 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 1 PO9 3FR | Semi-detached | £421,684 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 2019 (6); 2018 (4); 2020 (2).
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 (38% of about 1,040 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): 0164B3, 0164B3.
- 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)
- HAVANT RETAIL PARK PORTSDOWN HILL ROAD, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
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 13 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO9 3FQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO9 3FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bedhampton 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Havant 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Warblington 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Forty Acres Bedhampton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bedhampton - New Road | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Eastney Ferry Landing | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Lantana Close, PO7 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 26.5 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.2 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bosmere Medical Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Asda Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Farlington Dental Practice | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Havant War Memorial Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Crookhorn The Precinct, Crookhorne Lane Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7,530 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | East Lodge Playing Field 2.6 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bevis's Grave long barrow and early medieval cemetery, 100m west of Belmont Castle, a scheduled monument, 540 m (0.3 miles) north. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bevis's Grave long barrow and early medieval cemetery, 100m west of Belmont Castle | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Elms Including Front Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Gates | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Roman villa and section of Roman road south-west of Littlepark Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Fort Purbrook, including covered-way to east | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Marsh | Wetland | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Lincolns Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Littlepark Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| North Binness Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Simond's Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Thicket Bottom | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 13 |
13 of the street's 13 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Havant and South Downs College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Solent Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bidbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bidbury Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Solent Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Integrated Care PO9 3LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Apr 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hampshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Masons Avenue · Flint Avenue · Strawberry Grove · Havant Road · Seal Close · Forty Acres Way · Mulberry Walk · Auriol Drive · Brent Lane · Storehouse Way · Firlands Rise · Penk Ridge
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.