PO17 5DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fareham Road, 0.2km from Wickham in Wickham. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, PO17 5DE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00118300 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAREHAM ROAD, PO17 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAREHAM ROAD, PO17 5DE.
282
51
£ 56,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO17 5DE — age 51, 80% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5DE. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO17 5DE has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Wickham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Devese Farm Animals0.7 km
- Mole Country Stores0.0 km
- Pages Of Wickham0.2 km
- The Wickham Pantry0.6 km
- Wickham Community Fridge0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Greens Restaurant0.2 km
- The Kings Head0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Crumbs @ Chesapeake0.3 km
- Meon Valley Tearooms0.1 km
- Poppy's0.8 km
- Wickham Montessori School0.7 km
- The Old Tea House0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wickham Fisheries0.2 km
- Wok And Roll0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham5.0 km
- Botley5.4 km
- Swanwick6.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Square (NatX)0.1 km
- Wickham Bridge0.1 km
- Wickham Bridge0.1 km
- Wickham Bridge0.1 km
- The Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175DE · Data under Open Government Licence