PO17 5AQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Knowle in Whiteley. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, PO17 5AQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00167968 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO17 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO17 5AQ.
449
40
£ 56,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO17 5AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AQ. The average age is 39.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO17 5AQ is moderate at 54 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Village Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham3.4 km
- Swanwick4.2 km
- Botley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mayles Corner0.0 km
- Mayles Corner0.0 km
- North Square0.0 km
- Knowle Entrance0.1 km
- Knowle Entrance0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175AQ · Data under Open Government Licence