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Area guide · Havant

Living in Waterlooville

A snapshot of life in Waterlooville, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Waterlooville is a town in Havant, South East with a population of 34,321. The average house price is £380,974 and the overall crime rate is 76.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Waterlooville ranks

Population

34,321

Avg House Price

£380,974

Crime Rate

76.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

409 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£33,166.2

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Waterlooville's detached homes (£512,650) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£160,065).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Waterlooville prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£283,592 → £380,974).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£512,650£480,000337
Semi-Detached£355,159£350,000305
Terraced£283,406£283,432222
Flat£160,065£163,75098

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Waterlooville is 76.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Waterlooville: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools13
Primary10
Secondary3
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Crookhorn CollegeSecondaryNo rating available
Hart Plain Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Hart Plain Junior SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Mill Hill Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Morelands Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Oaklands Catholic SchoolSecondaryGood
Purbrook Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Purbrook Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Purbrook Park SchoolSecondaryGood
Queen's Inclosure Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Springwood Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Springwood Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, WaterloovillePrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Waterlooville averages 409 Mbps — 309% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Waterlooville homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.4
% Rated C or Above67.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,125

Demographics & Economy

Population34,321
Median Age44.7
Median Household Income£33,166.2
Employment Rate57.3%
Owner Occupied64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified35%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Waterlooville?
The average house price in Waterlooville is £380,974 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Waterlooville?
The most affordable entry point in Waterlooville is a flat, with an average price of £160,065.
Is Waterlooville a safe place to live?
Waterlooville has a recorded crime rate of 76.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Waterlooville?
Waterlooville has 13 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Waterlooville?
Average broadband download speeds in Waterlooville are around 409 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.
How big is Waterlooville?
Waterlooville is a settlement in Havant with a population of approximately 34,321.

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