PO17 5AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Kings Meads in Shirrell Heath. Administratively it sits within Whiteley and Shedfield ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00118239 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO17 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO17 5AP.
331
48
£ 56,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PO17 5AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AP. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
PO17 5AP has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Roebuck Inn0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woodlands Jersey Beef0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.7 km
- Fareham7.6 km
- Swanwick8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175AP · Data under Open Government Licence