Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

FOREST LANE, PO17 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST LANE, PO17 5BS.

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 5BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £855k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £855k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

PO17 5BS is a sought-after residential area on Forest Lane, 1.2km from Crockerhill in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham East ward and the Fareham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO17, PO17 5BS offers 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. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £855k. 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 5BS 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 5BS. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 800,000

3 sales · Mean £ 748,333

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

PO17 5BS has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rodizio Grill0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham3.4 km
  • Portchester5.4 km
  • Swanwick6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Lane0.1 km
  • Forest Lane0.1 km