PO17 5AL is a mixed residential area on Mill Lane, 0.4km from Wickham in Wickham. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO17 5AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00118304 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL LANE, PO17 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, PO17 5AL.
373
41
£ 56,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 58% social renting, PO17 5AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AL. The average age is 41.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO17 5AL is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wickham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Devese Farm Animals0.9 km
- Mole Country Stores0.6 km
- Pages Of Wickham0.4 km
- The Wickham Pantry0.0 km
- Wickham Community Fridge0.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Greens Restaurant0.5 km
- The Kings Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Crumbs @ Chesapeake0.4 km
- Meon Valley Tearooms0.5 km
- Poppy's0.9 km
- Wickham Montessori School0.8 km
- The Old Tea House0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wickham Fisheries0.5 km
- Wok And Roll0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.3 km
- Fareham5.6 km
- Swanwick6.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Surgery0.1 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Cases Bakery Close0.3 km
- Park Place0.5 km
- The Square0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175AL · Data under Open Government Licence