PO17 5AE is a safe, established residential area on School Road, 0.3km from Wickham in Wickham. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00118308 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL ROAD, PO17 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, PO17 5AE.
289
41
£ 56,000 /yr
52%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 41, PO17 5AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AE. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 349,975
4 sales · Mean £ 354,987
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO17 5AE has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wickham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Mole Country Stores0.3 km
- Pages Of Wickham0.4 km
- The Wickham Pantry0.7 km
- Wickham Community Fridge0.7 km
- Meon Valley Butchers0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Greens Restaurant0.3 km
- The Kings Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Crumbs @ Chesapeake0.3 km
- Meon Valley Tearooms0.3 km
- Wickham Montessori School1.0 km
- The Old Tea House0.4 km
- Wickham Coffee House0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wickham Fisheries0.3 km
- Wok And Roll0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham5.0 km
- Botley5.7 km
- Swanwick6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shell Garage0.2 km
- Shell Garage0.2 km
- Wickham Bridge0.2 km
- Wickham Bridge0.3 km
- Wickham Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175AE · Data under Open Government Licence