Area Information for Fareham, PO16 8YN

This postcode in Fareham is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Portchester Wicor ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Fareham and Waterlooville. This page combines information for the address Fareham, PO16 8YN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of PO16 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 2000. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Fareham
Ward Portchester Wicor
Constituency Fareham and Waterlooville * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Portchester), and the Hampshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 20 crimes were reported within half a mile of PO16 8YN.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Fareham, PO16 8YN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 56
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 23
Total 119
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 93
Owned with Mortgage 24
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 0
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 118

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 32
Two People 69
Three People 9
Four People 6
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 118

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Fareham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 32
Family Household 85
Other Household 1
Total 118

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 58
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 118

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Fareham and Waterlooville constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 117
Female 114
Total 231

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around PO16 8YN has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 57% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 2
5-9 11
10-14 8
15-19 4
20-24 0
25-29 3
30-34 1
35-39 8
40-44 9
45-49 5
50-54 11
55-59 17
60-64 21
65-69 22
70-74 40
75-79 33
80-84 21
85+ 16
Total 232

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of PO16 8YN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% of the resident population. On average, around 44.6% of census respondents were married. Areas with large married populations are often in suburban settings. They may have a larger number of children if they are couples start families, but this is also often an indicator of an area popular with retirees, particularly where the amount of widowed people is also high. Residents of these areas tend to be more affluent and settled than areas with high concentrations of single people.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 17
Married 144
Separated 2
Divorced 22
Widowed 22
Total 207

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 98
Good 84
Fair 37
Bad 10
Very Bad 2
Total 231

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 52
Apprenticeship 22
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 23
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 51
Other 11
Total 209

Ethnic Group Embed This

Fareham can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being exclusively so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 231
Total 231

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 224
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 1
Total 231

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 224
10+ Years 4
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 229

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to PO16 8YN.

Passport(s) Held
None 27
United Kingdom 203
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 63
Christian 152
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 231

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Portchester Wicor ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 63% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 36
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 0
Retired 133
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 4
Total 210

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 2
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 66

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 31
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 44
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 35
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 0
Total 211

Fareham, PO16 8YN is within the Portchester policing neighbourhood, under the Hampshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 20 crimes were reported within half a mile of PO16 8YN.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 20 crimes committed near PO16 8YN
Neighbourhood Team Address Portchester
Quay Street
PO16 0NA
Force Website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to PO16 8YN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PO16 8YN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Fareham, PO16 8YN. The nearest railway station is Portchester, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Portchester 0.7 miles
Fareham 2.3 miles
Cosham 3.2 miles
Hilsea 3.9 miles
Portsmouth Harbour 4.1 miles
Portsmouth & Southsea 4.3 miles
Fratton 4.8 miles
Southsea Hoverport 5 miles
Swanwick 5.7 miles
Bedhampton 6.3 miles
Botley 6.9 miles
Havant 6.9 miles
Warblington 7.5 miles
Bursledon 7.6 miles
Ryde Pier Head 7.9 miles
Ryde Esplanade 8.3 miles
Ryde Hoverport 8.3 miles
Hamble 8.4 miles
Rowlands Castle 8.4 miles
Hedge End 8.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Fareham, PO16 8YN. The nearest is Red Barn Community Primary School, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Red Barn Community Primary School 470 yards March 2024
    
Northern Infant School 660 yards March 2018
    
Northern Junior School 660 yards April 2023
    
Wicor Primary School 750 yards June 2019
    
Castle Primary School 1.1 miles March 2024
    
The Victory Primary School 1.2 miles November 2024
Harrison Primary School 1.8 miles December 2023
    
St Paul's Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles July 2018
    
Redlands Primary School 2 miles October 2017
    
Beacon View Primary Academy 2.1 miles September 2022
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Fareham, PO16 8YN. The nearest is Cams Hill School, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Cams Hill School 0.9 miles October 2019
    
Portchester Community School 0.9 miles January 2024
    
Castle View Academy 1.2 miles June 2022
    
Fareham Academy 2.5 miles May 2012
    
Bridgemary School 2.5 miles December 2023
    
King's Academy Brune Park 3 miles June 2023
    
Trafalgar School 3.4 miles June 2023
    
UTC Portsmouth 3.4 miles June 2021
    
Crofton School 3.5 miles February 2018
    
The Henry Cort Community College 3.6 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Fareham, PO16 8YN. The nearest is Westlands Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Fareham, PO16 8YN. The nearest is Castle Street Dental Practice, approximately 0.9 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest hospitals to Fareham, PO16 8YN. The nearest is Queen Alexandra Hospital, approximately 3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Fareham, PO16 8YN. The nearest is Cameron Davies Opticians, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.