PO17 5BN is a well-regarded residential area on Wickham Road, 0.8km from Funtley in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham North ward and the Fareham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO17, PO17 5BN offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00115522 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICKHAM ROAD, PO17 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKHAM ROAD, PO17 5BN.
340
41
£ 57,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5BN 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO17 5BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5BN. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
school Local Schools
Uplands Primary School
Orchard Lea Infant School
Orchard Lea Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Funtley Social Club0.9 km
- The Miners Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham2.0 km
- Portchester5.0 km
- Swanwick5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175BN · Data under Open Government Licence