PO17 5AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Lane, 0.2km from Wickham in Wickham. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO17 5AH is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £548k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00118306 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL LANE, PO17 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, PO17 5AH.
301
48
£ 56,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, PO17 5AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AH. The average age is 48.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 548,000
1 sales · Mean £ 548,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO17 5AH is moderate at 54 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
9 nearby- Devese Farm Animals1.0 km
- Mole Country Stores0.4 km
- Pages Of Wickham0.3 km
- The Wickham Pantry0.3 km
- Wickham Community Fridge0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Greens Restaurant0.3 km
- The Kings Head0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Crumbs @ Chesapeake0.1 km
- Meon Valley Tearooms0.3 km
- Wickham Montessori School0.9 km
- The Old Tea House0.2 km
- Wickham Coffee House0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wickham Fisheries0.3 km
- Wok And Roll0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham5.3 km
- Botley5.5 km
- Swanwick6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cases Bakery Close0.1 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square (NatX)0.3 km
- Wickham Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175AH · Data under Open Government Licence