Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

WICKHAM ROAD, PO17 5BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

340

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO17 5BU 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PO17 5BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £690k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £690k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 27.5% year-on-year.

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

PO17 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Wickham Road, 0.9km from Crockerhill in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham North ward and the Fareham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO17, PO17 5BU 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k, down 27.5% year-on-year. 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00115522 (shared with 22 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 5BU. 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

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 690,000

2 sales · Mean £ 690,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PO17 5BU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shell Wickham0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rodizio Grill0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham4.0 km
  • Portchester5.9 km
  • Swanwick6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenlees Close0.1 km
  • Greenlees Close0.1 km