Powell Drive Horndean, Havant
5 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO8), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17026239.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- 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 Rowlands Castle, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Village Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2021 | 4 PO8 9AH | Detached | £308,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 2 PO8 9AH | Detached | £295,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 1,760 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: 9 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- WOODCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL WATERLOOVILLE: up to 43 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- WOODCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL WATERLOOVILLE: up to 43 homes, permissioned (100 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 5 addresses are between 62 m and 70 m above sea level (67 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO8 9AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO8 9UB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO8 9ZP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rowlands Castle 133,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Bedhampton 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Havant 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Curlew Gardens Wecock | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bedhampton - New Road | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Blendworth Lane Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 23.7 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 65 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Village Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tuckers Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Durley Avenue Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Havant War Memorial Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Waterlooville Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Cowplain London Road, Cowplain | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1,800 m² | 380 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 40 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,210 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| James's Copse | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Wecock Common | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Coldhill Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Kings Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Sawyer's Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Thicket Bottom | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Cowplain School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hart Plain Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hart Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Padnell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Horndean Technology College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 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: Outstanding |
| Queen's Inclosure Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs @ Woodcroft Primary School PO8 9QD | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Active8 Minds Woodcroft Holiday Club PO8 9QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Kens Kebabs & Speedy Pizza PO8 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Master Chef PO8 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Sam Fish Bar PO8 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Lovedean Tandoori PO8 8LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Premier - Fresh & Local PO8 8LH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco Express PO8 9RJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| The Aviary Cafe@The Acorn Centre PO8 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Squirrels Pre-School & Daycare PO8 9GX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Small Dreams Toys PO8 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| New Golden Leaf PO8 9GX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chaffinch Green (31); On or near Powell Drive (28); On or near Renown Gardens (18); On or near Curlew Gardens (12); On or near Gardiner Walk (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 7 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 9AH: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- PO8 9UB: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
- PO8 9ZP: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chaffinch Green · Budd Close · Curlew Gardens · Meadowlands Close · Merritt Way · Baker Close · Renown Gardens · Dove Close · Gardiner Walk · Eagle Avenue · Woodcroft Gardens · Tarrant Close
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.