PO15 6PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillson Drive, 0.4km from Hill Park in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham North-West ward and the Fareham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO15 6PA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO15 6PA are sourced from Output Area E00115547 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSON DRIVE, PO15 6PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSON DRIVE, PO15 6PA.
269
41
£ 44,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, PO15 6PA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO15 6PA. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 170,000
7 sales · Mean £ 173,064
Terraced
£ 171,000
1 sales · Mean £ 171,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO15 6PA has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
The Henry Cort Community College
St Columba CE Primary School
Orchard Lea Infant School
Orchard Lea Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Highland Convenience Store0.7 km
- Hampshire Food Revolution Cic0.3 km
- Owton's @ Garsons0.8 km
- Daves Family Butchers0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Fareham Hockey Club0.3 km
- Highlands Tandoori0.7 km
- Silver Springs Nurseries0.8 km
- The Orangery At Garsons0.8 km
- Highlands Road Fish And Chips0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Plaice0.6 km
- Whody; A Burger; Outfry Chicken; Wings & Shake0.7 km
- Ali'S Grill0.8 km
- August Moon Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Baburchi0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co- Operative Group0.8 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham2.2 km
- Swanwick3.6 km
- Bursledon6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cort Way0.1 km
- Henry Cort School Grounds0.1 km
- Henry Cort School0.1 km
- Cort Way0.2 km
- Henry Cort Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO156PA · Data under Open Government Licence