Marples Way Havant
4 addresses across 4 postcodes (PO9), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17024549.
- 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 Bedhampton, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, and Havant Park (3.4 hectares) is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bosmere Medical Practice, about 330 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | 2 PO9 1UH | Other | £1,800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Mar 2020 | 2 PO9 1UH | Other | £1,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Nov 2016 | 4 PO9 1NX | Other | £3,400,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Mar 2015 | 4 PO9 1NX | Other | £3,000,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (53% of about 490 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)
- KINGSCROFT FARM HAVANT: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- LAND AT PALK ROAD HAVANT: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- LAND AT PALK ROAD HAVANT: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- PORTSMOUTH WATER HQ HAVANT: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- PORTSMOUTH WATER HQ HAVANT: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 44-54 WEST STREET HAVANT: up to 14 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 15 LANGSTONE ROAD, HAVANT: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- THE WHITE HART, 1 EAST STREET, HAVANT: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO9 1LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO9 1NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO9 1QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO9 1UH | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 5 m and 7 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO9 1LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO9 1NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO9 1QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO9 1UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bedhampton 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Havant 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Warblington 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brunswick Gardens Bedhampton | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bedhampton - New Road | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hayling Island Ferry Landing | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 27.8 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 65.8 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bosmere Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bosmere Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bedhampton Road (Dental Surgery) | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Havant War Memorial Hospital | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Havant Park 3.4 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,220 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Elms Including Front Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Gates, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m (0.5 miles) west. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Elms Including Front Garden Wall, Gate Piers and Gates | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Church of St Faith | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Bevis's Grave long barrow and early medieval cemetery, 100m west of Belmont Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Roman villa and section of Roman road south-west of Littlepark Wood | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 390 m south |
| Broad Marsh | Wetland | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Littlepark Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Long Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Simond's Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Thicket Bottom | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bidbury Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Bosmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trosnant Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trosnant Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barncroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warblington School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drift in cafe PO9 1QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Shack PO9 1QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Wendy House PO9 1NU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Olive Catering @ Apollo Fire Detectors PO9 1JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| The Prince of Wales PO9 1LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Burger shack pit stop | Mobile caterer | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| FoodCycle Havant PO9 1LP | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Bedhampton Social Hall Centre PO9 3ES | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Bedhampton Community Centre PO9 3ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ranelagh Road (14); On or near Longcroft Way (3); On or near Doyle Close (2); On or near Abrams Way (2); On or near Marples Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- PO9 1LS: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- PO9 1NX: 1 address
- PO9 1QJ: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- PO9 1UH: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ridgway · Abrams Way · Solent Road · Longcroft Way · Doyle Close · Brockhampton Road · Ranelagh Road · Brockhampton Road · Meyrick Road · Knox Road · Brocklands · Kingscroft Lane
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.