PO15 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Blackbrook Road, 0.1km 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 5BU offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 0.6% year-on-year. 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00115602 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBROOK ROAD, PO15 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBROOK ROAD, PO15 5BU.
232
61
£ 55,900 /yr
34%
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 5BU is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £325k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO15 5BU. The average age is 61.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
13 sales · Mean £ 300,692
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO15 5BU 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
St Columba CE Primary School
The Henry Cort Community College
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Wallisdean Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cozee Cafe0.3 km
- Highlands Tandoori0.6 km
- Fareham Hockey Club0.9 km
- Highlands Road Fish And Chips0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- The Co- Operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ali'S Grill0.7 km
- Little Kitchen0.3 km
- The Plaice0.7 km
- Whody; A Burger; Outfry Chicken; Wings & Shake0.7 km
- August Moon Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hampshire Food Revolution Cic0.9 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Highland Convenience Store0.6 km
- Richards Newsagents0.3 km
- Daves Family Butchers0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Oast And Squire0.5 km
- Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The Heathfield Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham1.5 km
- Swanwick4.3 km
- Portchester6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Abbots Way0.0 km
- Abbots Way0.0 km
- Highlands Road0.2 km
- Highlands Road0.2 km
- Greyfriars Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO155BU · Data under Open Government Licence