Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

WICKHAM ROAD, PO17 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKHAM ROAD, PO17 5BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

153

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO17 5BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO17 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Wickham Road, 0.6km from Fareham, North in Fareham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Fareham East ward and the Fareham constituency.

Day-to-day life in PO17 5BL has the character of a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 PO17 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00115509 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5BL. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO17 5BL has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Uplands Primary School

Good314 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham2.2 km
  • Portchester4.4 km
  • Swanwick6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Boundary Oak School0.0 km