Is PO15 5BB a safe place to live?

Yes, PO15 5BB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PO15 5BB?

The average property price in PO15 5BB is currently around £248k.

What is the population of PO15 5BB?

The population for the PO15 5BB area is approximately 595 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

PARK COTTAGE DRIVE, PO15 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK COTTAGE DRIVE, PO15 5BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

595

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /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: PO15 5BB 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.

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7/10

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5/10

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4/10

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9/10

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5/10

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8/10

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5/10

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4/10

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3/10

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Area Character

PO15 5BB is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.

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

PO15 5BB is a sought-after residential area on Park Cottage Drive, 0.4km from Segensworth in Locks Heath. Administratively it sits within Titchfield ward and the Fareham constituency.

PO15 5BB is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, down 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO15 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00115782 (shared with 26 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 5BB. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean1.8%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 216,000

4 sales · Mean £ 214,125

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

PO15 5BB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25

Criminal damage and arson5

Other theft4

Anti-social behaviour3

Public order2

school Local Schools

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km

Titchfield Primary School

Good197 pupils1.2 km

The Henry Cort Community College

Good809 pupils1.4 km

St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good386 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Shell Waitrose Titchfield0.8 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

The Holiday Inn0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby

Chalk And Cheese Cafe0.7 km
Dunelm Mill1.0 km
Raymarine Uk0.8 km
Estee Lauder0.8 km
Olive Catering At Turbomeca0.8 km
+ 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Swanwick2.2 km
Fareham3.6 km
Bursledon5.1 km

Bus Stops

Gardenia Drive0.0 km
Gardenia Drive0.0 km
Segensworth Road0.1 km
Segensworth Road0.1 km
Office For National Statistics0.4 km