St James' Road Emsworth, Havant
57 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO10), about 330 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17024987.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 20, E: 5).
- 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 Emsworth, about 250 m 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 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 57 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Emsworth Surgery, about 160 m away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); Bungalow, detached (7); House, detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (14); 1900-1929 (5); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19); rented (private) (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1c, St. James Road
- 4, St. James Road
- 6, St. James Road
- 7, St. James Road
- 12, St. James Road
- 17, St. James Road
- 18, St. James Road
- 20, St. James Road
- 21, St. James Road
- 24, St. James Road
- 26, St. James Road
- 32b, St. James Road
- 32d, St. James Road
- 33, St. James Road
- 34a, St. James Road
- 38, St. James Road
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 (24% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 0164B3, 0164B3.
- Tree preservation orders: 6 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST JAMES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- FORMER VICTORIA COTTAGE HOSPITAL EMSWORTH: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- FORMER VICTORIA COTTAGE HOSPITAL EMSWORTH: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- NORTH STREET GAS SITE EMSWORTH: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- GAS SITE , PALMERS ROAD: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- DOLPHIN QUAY, QUEEN STREET EMSWORTH: up to 6 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND AT FOWLEY COTTAGE WARBLINGTON CLOSE EMSWORTH: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (740 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 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 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO10 7DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO10 7DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 57 addresses are between 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO10 7DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO10 7DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Emsworth 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 250 m |
| Warblington 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Southbourne 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Emsworth | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Southbourne Post Office | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Municipal Carpark - Emsworth GeniePoint | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 31.4 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 62.5 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Emsworth Surgery | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Emsworth Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street (Dental Surgery) | 390 m |
| Hospital | Emsworth Hospital | 160 m |
| Police station | Havant Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 16 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.7 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 310 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lumley Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 87 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lumley Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Warblington Castle | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Pond | Lake or reservoir | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Old Oyster Beds | Wetland | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Emsworth Harbour | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Ractonpark Dell | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Longcopse Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 48 | 57 |
9 of the street's 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emsworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bourne Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church Hall PO10 7DP | Other catering premises | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Darbar PO10 7DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| oriental city PO10 7DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza Hot Charcoal Grill PO10 7DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Nicolinos Restaurant PO10 7DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Mandarin PO10 7DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Baileys Fish and Chips PO10 7DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Le Petit Pain PO10 7DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Cafe Moka PO10 7BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco PO10 7BY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2023 |
| The Kings Arms PO10 7JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Emsworth Service Station PO10 7JD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Queenie's PO10 7PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Chartwells @ Glenwood School PO10 7NN | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Emsworth Delicatessen PO10 7DX | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Palmer'S Road (25); On or near Washington Road (9); On or near North Street (7); On or near A259 (6); On or near Whittington Court (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
North Street · Church Path · Palmer's Road · Bridge Road · Whittington Court · Seagull Lane · Ernest Close · West Street · Washington Road · Sultan Road · Convent Lane · Malvern Mews
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.