Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

PO16 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO16 0BU.

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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 0BU — age 38, 32% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PO16 0BU is an active urban area located 1.0km from Wallington 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 high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for PO16 0BU 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 0BU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near PO16 0BU are high at 157 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 offences188
Shoplifting113
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Harrison Primary School

Outstanding626 pupils0.6 km
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Redlands Primary School

Outstanding314 pupils0.9 km
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Cams Hill School

Good1214 pupils1.3 km
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Uplands Primary School

Good314 pupils1.4 km
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Fareham Academy

Good854 pupils1.5 km
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Wallisdean Junior School

Good217 pupils1.6 km
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Wallisdean Infant School

Outstanding155 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Thai Spice0.3 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.1 km
  • Cross Fit Fareham1.0 km
  • Fareham Food Centre0.4 km
  • Grape Tree0.1 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Fareham Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Fareham Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Bird In Hand0.7 km
  • The Lord Arthur Lee0.3 km
  • The Trinity Tavern0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • New Golden Boat0.5 km
  • Bb'S Coffee & Muffins0.2 km
  • Cafe Ethos0.7 km
  • Cafe Nero0.0 km
  • Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury'S0.7 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Herbies Pizza0.7 km
  • Lj Chinese Cuisine0.5 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
  • Pizza Gogo0.3 km
  • Caribana Ltd0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lysses House Hotel0.4 km
  • Roundabout Hotel0.7 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham1.0 km
  • Portchester3.6 km
  • Swanwick6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Quay Street0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Shopping Centre0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km