PO17 5BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tanfield Lane, 0.4km from Wickham in Wickham. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, PO17 5BQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00118301 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TANFIELD LANE, PO17 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TANFIELD LANE, PO17 5BQ.
316
49
£ 56,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PO17 5BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5BQ. The average age is 49.4. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO17 5BQ has low crime rates — 42 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
9 nearby- Devese Farm Animals0.6 km
- Mole Country Stores0.2 km
- Pages Of Wickham0.4 km
- The Wickham Pantry0.8 km
- Wickham Community Fridge0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Greens Restaurant0.4 km
- The Kings Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Crumbs @ Chesapeake0.5 km
- Meon Valley Tearooms0.3 km
- Poppy's0.7 km
- Wickham Montessori School0.6 km
- The Old Tea House0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wickham Fisheries0.4 km
- Wok And Roll0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham4.9 km
- Botley5.3 km
- Swanwick5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mayles Farm0.2 km
- Wickham Bridge0.2 km
- Wickham Bridge0.3 km
- Wickham Bridge0.3 km
- The Square (NatX)0.3 km
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