PO15 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on Highlands Road, 0.2km from Heathfield in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham West ward and the Fareham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO15, PO15 5BQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PO15 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00115584 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHLANDS ROAD, PO15 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS ROAD, PO15 5BQ.
252
51
£ 55,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PO15 5BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO15 5BQ. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO15 5BQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ranvilles Junior School
Ranvilles Infant School
Heathfield Special School
St Francis Special School
The Henry Cort Community College
St Columba CE Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Titchfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cozee Cafe0.6 km
- Highlands Tandoori0.8 km
- Stewarts1.0 km
- Fareham Hockey Club0.7 km
- Highlands Road Fish And Chips0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- The Co- Operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ali'S Grill0.9 km
- Little Kitchen0.7 km
- The Plaice0.9 km
- Whody; A Burger; Outfry Chicken; Wings & Shake0.9 km
- August Moon Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hampshire Food Revolution Cic0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Highland Convenience Store0.8 km
- Richards Newsagents0.7 km
- Daves Family Butchers0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Fishermans Rest0.9 km
- Oast And Squire0.6 km
- Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club1.0 km
- The Heathfield Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham1.8 km
- Swanwick4.1 km
- Portchester6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Greyfriars Road0.1 km
- Greyfriars Road0.1 km
- Catsfield Road0.2 km
- Highlands Road0.2 km
- Highlands Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO155BQ · Data under Open Government Licence