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PO16

FAREHAM

Hampshire, South East, England

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PO16 is the postcode district for FAREHAM, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £340,528
1yr change ▲ 3.6%
Crime 64% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£340,528

▲ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% above national avg

Crime Rate

29.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

64% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

364 Mbps

Property Prices in PO16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO16 is £340,528, which is 21% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO16 cost 18.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO16 have risen 3.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £497,277 288
Semi-detached £351,491 556
Terraced £299,282 358
Flat £159,238 298
All types £340,528 1571

5-Year Price History

£334K £338K £342K £346K £349K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PO16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 29.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO16 has a crime rate well 64% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PO16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO16 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Uplands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Redlands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Northern Junior School Primary Good mi
Wicor Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Harrison Primary School Primary Outstanding mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

115,428

Population

67

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
10.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PO16 are 364.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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364.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO16 is collected by Fareham. The Band D rate is £1,973/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PO16 — FAREHAM

Area Summary

PO16 (FAREHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£340,528), low crime (64% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (364 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PO16 FAREHAM

What is the average house price in PO16 FAREHAM?
The average house price in PO16 (FAREHAM) is £340,528, based on 1571 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.6% over the past year.
Is PO16 FAREHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in PO16 is significantly below the national average (29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PO16 FAREHAM?
The population of PO16 (FAREHAM) is approximately 115,428 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 10% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PO16?
The average broadband download speed in PO16 is 364 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PO16 FAREHAM?
There are 12 schools in or near PO16. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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