The postcode PO8 9JU is located in East Hampshire, in the county of Hampshire. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. PO8 9JU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO8 9JU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PO8 9JU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to PO8 9JU is Lakesmere Road which is centered 141 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Merchistoun Hall and is 208 m away. The closest railway station is Rowlands Castle Rail Station, 3.64 km away.
The closest primary school to PO8 9JU (for ages 11 and under) is Horndean Church of England Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 14, 2017.
The local pub for residents of PO8 9JU is Victoria Inn and is 6.96 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 25, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 27.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PO8 9JU is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Hampshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PO8 9JU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO8 9JU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO8 9JU
| Introduction | July 1990 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO8 9JU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 332 m |
| Horndean Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 472 m |
| Horndean Technology College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 745 m |
| Kingscourt School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.57 km | |
| Catherington Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 1.81 km |
| Woodcroft Primary | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.85 km |
| Padnell Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Padnell Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 28, 2017) | 1.94 km |
| Queen's Inclosure Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 2.61 km |
| Rachel Madocks School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 2.62 km |
| The Cowplain School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 2.63 km |
| Hart Plain Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.83 km |
| Hart Plain Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.93 km |
| Petersgate Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (April 17, 2018) | 2.97 km |
| Jubilee School | Special school | 5-16 | Requires improvement (June 17, 2021) | 3.45 km |
| Warren Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 13, 2013) | 3.69 km |
| Prospect School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 3.92 km |
| Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 25, 2016) | 3.98 km |
| The Waterloo School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 4.06 km |
| Springwood Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 4.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO8 9JU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HollyBank House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2018 | 6.37 km | |
| Little Explorers Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 6.5 km | |
| Warblington Daycare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 10, 2018 | 6.5 km | |
| The Old Dairy Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2019 | 6.59 km | |
| The Emsworth Cookery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2017 | 6.79 km | |
| Ditcham Park School Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 6.79 km | |
| Beech Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 6.89 km | |
| South Downs Eco Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 6.89 km | |
| The Personal Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2020 | 6.91 km | |
| Victoria Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 6.96 km | |
| Westbourne Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 22, 2021 | 6.97 km | |
| Co-op Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2017 | 7.03 km | |
| Jingles Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2018 | 7.09 km | |
| The Cricketers Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2019 | 7.09 km | |
| Venture Farm Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 7.17 km | |
| St James C of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2022 | 7.29 km | |
| Shannon Sweet Cakes | Awaiting Inspection | 7.3 km | |
| Childrens Learning Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 7.33 km | |
| Myrtle Cottage Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 7.33 km | |
| Chartwells At Westbourne Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 7.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO8 9JU - Data from Apr 2022
| Merchistoun Hall | 208 m | |
| Morrisons | 227 m | |
| Merchistoun Hall | 235 m | |
| Napier Road | 280 m | |
| Napier Road | 289 m | |
| Rowlands Castle Rail Station | 3.64 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 25.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO8 9JU - Data from Dec 2021
| Dell Piece | 529 m | |
| Hazleton Wood | 701 m | |
| Yoells Copse | 1.41 km | |
| Stubbins Down | 1.53 km | |
| Deadman's Dell | 1.53 km | |
| Padnell Cuts Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Coldhill Copse | 1.79 km | |
| Horsefoot Hill | 1.79 km | |
| The Warren | 1.94 km | |
| James's Copse | 2.03 km | |
| The Holt | 2.05 km | |
| Holt Pond | 2.1 km | |
| Motleys Copse | 2.18 km | |
| Stein Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Rabbit Copse | 2.3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO8 9JU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20.6 Mbps | 27.2 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 5.1 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 8 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 19.8 | 0.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 56 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
Energy usage data for PO8 9JU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hampshire |
| Latitude | 50.90979200 |
| Longitude | -1.00112600 |
| OS Easting | 470323 |
| OS Northing | 0112734 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Meon Valley |
| County Electorial Division | Catherington ED |
| Electoral Ward | Horndean Kings & Blendworth |
| Local Authority District | East Hampshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Enterprise M3 Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000085 |
| Travel To Work Area | Portsmouth |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hampshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Horndean BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33037899 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
East Hampshire 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
East Hampshire 016A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |