Is PO15 5BA a safe place to live?

Yes, PO15 5BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PO15 5BA?

The average property price in PO15 5BA is currently around £331k.

What is the population of PO15 5BA?

The population for the PO15 5BA area is approximately 320 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

MURRAY CLOSE, PO15 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MURRAY CLOSE, PO15 5BA.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO15 5BA 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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8/10

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6/10

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8/10

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2/10

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8/10

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8/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

PO15 5BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £331k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £331k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO15 5BA is a sought-after residential area on Murray Close, 0.8km from Fareham in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham North ward and the Fareham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO15, PO15 5BA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, down 2.6% 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 PO15 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00115520 (shared with 9 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 PO15 5BA. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 347,500

4 sales · Mean £ 379,375

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

PO15 5BA has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42

Public order8

Anti-social behaviour5

Criminal damage and arson4

Other crime3

school Local Schools

Uplands Primary School

Good314 pupils0.7 km

St Jude's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km

Orchard Lea Junior School

Good214 pupils0.8 km

Orchard Lea Infant School

Good174 pupils0.8 km

Wallisdean Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils0.9 km

Wallisdean Junior School

Good217 pupils1.0 km

St Columba CE Primary School

Inadequate102 pupils1.1 km

Harrison Primary School

Outstanding626 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby

Cozee Cafe0.7 km
Highlands Tandoori0.7 km
The Makers House0.7 km
Coco'S Coffee Shop0.5 km
Fareham College0.7 km
+ 6 more

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Co-Op0.8 km
Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby

Ali'S Grill0.6 km
Little Kitchen0.7 km
The Plaice0.8 km
Whody; A Burger; Outfry Chicken; Wings & Shake0.8 km
August Moon Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
+ 3 more

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby

Cost Cutters0.5 km
Highland Convenience Store0.7 km
Richards Newsagents0.7 km
Spar0.9 km
Best-One Redland Store1.0 km
+ 5 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Jolly Miller0.5 km
Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club0.7 km
The Heathfield Arms0.8 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Travel Rest Solent Gateway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Fareham0.7 km
Swanwick5.1 km
Portchester5.2 km

Bus Stops

Oak Road0.1 km
Oak Road0.1 km
Blackbrook Road0.3 km
Blackbrook Road0.3 km
Dundee Close0.3 km