Fareham Fort
Fareham 011 · 5 sub-areas · 7,691 residents
Fareham 011 is a residential neighbourhood within Fareham, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — broadly in line with the UK median for a 2-bed — and rents have risen around 4.5% over the past year. Social housing is notably more prevalent here than in most of Fareham, giving the area a mixed tenure character that stands out across the borough.
Fareham Fort is a mid-density neighbourhood of Fareham in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Fareham Fort?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,206 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Fareham Fort in Fareham
Living in Fareham Fort
Fareham 011 has the feel of a settled, family-oriented suburb — a mix of owner-occupiers, social renters, and a smaller private rented sector than you'd expect in a comparable southern English town. It's not a neighbourhood defined by a single demographic or a buzzy high street; it's quieter and more residential, with greenspace within roughly half a kilometre of most homes.
On cost, it sits close to the middle of the market. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,100 a month, which is roughly in line with the UK national median for that size — competitive for the South East, where prices in nearby cities push well above that. Council tax at Band D comes to around £2,270 a year. It takes the typical renter here about 3.4 years to save a deposit, which is manageable by southern English standards.
Who lives here leans older and more established than the Fareham average. More than a fifth of residents are under 18, suggesting a meaningful family contingent, and the 50-plus age bands account for nearly 38% of the population. Owner-occupation runs at around 59%, but the social housing share — just over 23% — is notably above the borough norm, giving the neighbourhood a more mixed tenure character. Single-person households make up about a third of all homes.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is under 800 metres away — around a 10-minute walk — which is a genuine asset. Most residents drive to work though; public transport accounts for fewer than 5% of commutes, while over half drive. Working from home is common, with roughly one in four residents doing so. Broadband is fully gigabit-enabled across the neighbourhood, with no properties falling below the minimum guaranteed standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Fareham 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood with good rail access and fully gigabit broadband. The trade-off is that Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are well below the national average, the crime rate runs above the UK norm, and rent takes up a high share of typical take-home pay. It suits those who value stability and owner-occupied surroundings over urban buzz.
- What is the rent in Fareham 011?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £852 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,100, and a three-bedroom about £1,362. These figures are estimates scaled from borough-level official data using local sale prices. Rents have risen about 4.5% over the past year.
- Is Fareham 011 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 105 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. Risk varies by street, so it's worth checking Police.uk's map for specific roads before deciding. It's not a high-crime hotspot, but it's not among the quieter parts of Fareham either.
- What's the commute from Fareham 011 to the city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 770 metres away — a 10-minute walk. A rail journey to London takes just under 100 minutes. Most residents drive to work rather than use public transport, which accounts for fewer than 5% of commutes. Working from home is common, with around one in four residents doing so.
- Who lives in Fareham 011?
- A fairly settled mix — around 59% owner-occupiers, with a higher-than-average social housing share of 23%. The population skews older, with nearly 38% aged 50 or over. Single-person households make up about a third of all homes. The neighbourhood is predominantly UK-born, with low ethnic diversity relative to wider South East England.
- What schools are near Fareham 011?
- There are 60 schools within 2 kilometres, but only around 31.5% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 1,170 metres away. Families should verify current Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries directly with Fareham Borough Council before choosing a home.
- How does the cost of living in Fareham 011 compare to the rest of the South East?
- Rents are competitive by South East standards — a two-bedroom at around £1,100 a month is close to the UK national median. But rent-to-take-home runs at about 48.5%, which is high and reflects the gap between local salaries and housing costs. Residents tend to earn more than local jobs pay, suggesting many commute out for better-paid work.