PO17 5DG is a safe, established residential area on Knowle Avenue, 0.1km from Knowle in Whiteley. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, PO17 5DG represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00167968 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNOWLE AVENUE, PO17 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWLE AVENUE, PO17 5DG.
449
40
£ 56,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO17 5DG is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5DG. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,500
12 sales · Mean £ 257,791
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO17 5DG is moderate at 54 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Village Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham3.3 km
- Swanwick4.3 km
- Botley5.4 km
Bus Stops
- North Square0.0 km
- Mayles Corner0.1 km
- Knowle Entrance0.1 km
- Mayles Corner0.1 km
- Knowle Entrance0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175DG · Data under Open Government Licence