PO16 0AD is an active urban area on West Street, 0.8km from Fareham in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham East ward and the Fareham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO16 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00115500 (shared with 80 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, PO16 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, PO16 0AD.
458
38
£ 48,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO16 0AD — age 38, 32% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £115k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO16 0AD. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO16 0AD is above average at 118 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
Harrison Primary School
Redlands Primary School
Uplands Primary School
Fareham Academy
Wallisdean Junior School
Wallisdean Infant School
Cams Hill School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Golden Lion0.4 km
- The Cob And Pen0.7 km
- The Crown Public House0.2 km
- The Fareham0.3 km
- Castle In The Air0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Pattaya0.1 km
- Bowl Centre0.1 km
- Cackleberrys0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Grameen Spice0.4 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Caribana Ltd0.5 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.3 km
- Canton Express0.3 km
- Karims0.7 km
- Umami Street Food0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Argos0.8 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Gosport Road Asda On The Move0.9 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- Hilbornes0.2 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Lysses House Hotel0.5 km
- Roundabout Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Superstore0.3 km
- Sainsbury'S0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham0.9 km
- Portchester3.8 km
- Swanwick6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Shopping Centre0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO160AD · Data under Open Government Licence