Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

WEST STREET, PO16 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, PO16 0AD.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO16 0AD — age 38, 32% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £115k.

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

PO16 0AD is an active urban area on West Street, 0.8km from Fareham in Fareham. Administratively it sits within Fareham East ward and the Fareham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO16 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00115500 (shared with 80 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 PO16 0AD. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

Crime around PO16 0AD is above average at 118 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences230
Shoplifting113
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order69
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Harrison Primary School

Outstanding626 pupils0.4 km
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Redlands Primary School

Outstanding314 pupils0.9 km
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Uplands Primary School

Good314 pupils1.3 km
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Fareham Academy

Good854 pupils1.4 km
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Wallisdean Junior School

Good217 pupils1.4 km
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Wallisdean Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils1.4 km
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Cams Hill School

Good1214 pupils1.5 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.4 km
  • The Cob And Pen0.7 km
  • The Crown Public House0.2 km
  • The Fareham0.3 km
  • Castle In The Air0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Pattaya0.1 km
  • Bowl Centre0.1 km
  • Cackleberrys0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Grameen Spice0.4 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Caribana Ltd0.5 km
  • Domino'S Pizza0.3 km
  • Canton Express0.3 km
  • Karims0.7 km
  • Umami Street Food0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Argos0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Gosport Road Asda On The Move0.9 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • Hilbornes0.2 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Lysses House Hotel0.5 km
  • Roundabout Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore0.3 km
  • Sainsbury'S0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham0.9 km
  • Portchester3.8 km
  • Swanwick6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Shopping Centre0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km