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PO40

FRESHWATER

Hampshire, South East, England

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PO40 is the postcode district for FRESHWATER, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £311,010
1yr change ▲ 6.0%
Crime 83% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£311,010

▲ 6.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

14.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

82% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

Property Prices in PO40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO40 is £311,010, which is 28% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO40 cost 8.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO40 have risen 6.0% 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 £418,458 120
Semi-detached £264,597 97
Terraced £256,520 22
Flat £166,012 50
All types £311,010 316

5-Year Price History

£294K £302K £311K £319K £328K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PO40

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

With 14.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO40 has a crime rate well 83% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PO40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO40 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,660

Population

67

Median Age

23%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
23.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PO40 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO40 is collected by Portsmouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/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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PO40 — FRESHWATER

Area Summary

PO40 (FRESHWATER) offers property prices near the national average (£311,010), low crime (83% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PO40 FRESHWATER

What is the average house price in PO40 FRESHWATER?
The average house price in PO40 (FRESHWATER) is £311,010, based on 316 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.0% over the past year.
Is PO40 FRESHWATER a safe area to live?
Crime in PO40 is significantly below the national average (14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PO40 FRESHWATER?
The population of PO40 (FRESHWATER) is approximately 141,660 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 23% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PO40?
The average broadband download speed in PO40 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PO40 FRESHWATER?
There are 1 schools in or near PO40. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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