Sorrel Close Purbrook, Havant
21 addresses across 4 postcodes (PO7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17024129.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £246,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; 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 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vine Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £246,500 | £246,500 | £246,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £282,500 | £282,500 | £282,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £100,700 | £100,700 | £100,700 |
| 2002 | 3 | £95,000 | £59,500 | £114,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2024 | 1 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £285,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 21 PO7 8PJ | Terraced | £246,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2022 | 20 PO7 8PJ | Terraced | £282,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 2 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2013 | 17 PO7 8PJ | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2009 | 5 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 20 May 2005 | 2 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2004 | 21 PO7 8PJ | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2003 | 5 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £100,700 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 2 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £114,950 | |
| 4 Nov 2002 | 20 PO7 8PJ | Terraced | £59,500 | |
| 15 Jul 2002 | 1 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2000 | 5 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 23 Jan 1998 | 21 PO7 8PJ | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 24 Feb 1997 | 17 PO7 8PJ | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 9 Dec 1996 | 6 PO7 8PF | Terraced | £47,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1983-1990 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (3); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 B (45% of about 670 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.
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO7 8PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO7 8PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO7 8PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO7 8PL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 37 m and 40 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO7 8PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO7 8PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO7 8PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO7 8PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bedhampton 86,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Havant 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Warblington 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodsedge Stakes | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bedhampton - New Road | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Eastney Ferry Landing | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Lantana Close, PO7 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 65.8 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vine Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Springwood Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8 - 10 Stakes Hill Rd [Dental Practice] | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Havant War Memorial Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 272 London Road Lloyds Bank | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,180 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman villa and section of Roman road south-west of Littlepark Wood, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman villa and section of Roman road south-west of Littlepark Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Leigh Park (Staunton Country Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Neville's Park | Wood | 280 m south-east |
| Simond's Hill | Hill | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Thicket Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Upper Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Broad Marsh | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| North Binness Island | Island | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 21 |
9 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oaklands Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Park Community School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Havant and South Downs College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warren Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Queen's Inclosure Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Purbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Purbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Pharmacy PO7 8NS | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Kim & Laurie | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco PO7 8NS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Sarah's Perfect Party PO7 8DQ | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Springwood Community Centre PO7 8BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jasmine Grove (19); On or near Sage Close (9); On or near Frendstaple Road (8); On or near Holly Drive (7); On or near Sorrel Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 8PF: 8 addresses
- PO7 8PG: 7 addresses
- PO7 8PJ: 5 addresses
- PO7 8PL: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Woodsedge · Campion Close · Badger Brow · Sage Close · Jasmine Grove · Betula Close · Holly Drive · Tamarisk Close · Siskin Grove · Tansy Close · Lavender Road · Salvia 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.