Fareham West
Fareham 009 · 5 sub-areas · 7,454 residents
Fareham 009 is a settled, predominantly residential pocket of Fareham in the South East, home to around 7,400 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 over four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage. The neighbourhood skews noticeably older than the Fareham average, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 or over.
Fareham West 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. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Fareham West?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Fareham West in Fareham
Living in Fareham West
Fareham 009 has a distinctly quiet, established feel that sets it apart from busier parts of the borough. Ownership rates here are among the highest you'll find anywhere — nearly 84% of households own their home — which shapes the tone of the area: long-settled residents, low turnover, and streets that feel more like a village than a commuter suburb. The nearest greenspace is under 510 metres away on average, and just over a quarter of the neighbourhood is within easy walking distance of public parkland.
On cost, this part of Fareham sits comfortably in the middle of the road. A two-bedroom property runs around £1,100 a month, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,360 — manageable by South East standards, even if rents have crept up roughly 4.5% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,270 a year. The median home sale price is just under £340,000, and a typical buyer saving for a deposit is looking at around four and a half years — relatively quick compared to much of the South East.
The population here is distinctly older: 30% are aged 65 or over, and another 22% are in the 50–64 bracket. That means over half of residents are 50 or above, which is well above what you'd see across Fareham as a whole. Families with children are present — around 19% of households are couples with kids — but this is primarily a neighbourhood of settled older homeowners and single-person households (nearly one in four).
For day-to-day practicalities: the nearest mainline rail station is about 1.7 km away — roughly a 21-minute walk or a short drive. Public transport use is very low at 2%, while 57% of residents commute by car, and a striking 32% work from home. Broadband coverage is excellent — 100% of premises have access to gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific parts of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Fareham 009 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, safe, and well-established — with a crime rate of around 35 per 1,000 residents, less than half the national average, and greenspace within a short walk. It suits settled households and older residents well. If you want a lively, young area with good public transport, it's probably not the right fit.
- What is the rent in Fareham 009?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £850 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,100, and a three-bedroom around £1,360. Rents are moderate for the South East — broadly in line with the UK median for a two-bed — and rose roughly 4.5% over the past year. Note these are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Fareham 009 safe?
- Yes — it's one of the safer neighbourhoods in England. The crime rate is approximately 35 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, compared to a national average of around 80. The area also sits in the least deprived decile nationally, which typically goes hand in hand with low antisocial behaviour.
- What's the commute from Fareham 009 to central London?
- By public transport, you're looking at around 112 minutes each way — which makes daily commuting to London impractical for most people. The nearest mainline station is about 1.7 km away (roughly a 21-minute walk). Over half of residents commute by car, and nearly a third work from home.
- Who lives in Fareham 009?
- Primarily older, settled homeowners. Nearly 30% of residents are aged 65 or over, and over half are 50-plus. Around 84% own their home. It's not a particularly young or transient area — private renters make up only 14% of households. Families are present but not the dominant demographic.
- What schools are near Fareham 009?
- There are 67 schools within typical catchment distance, giving plenty of choice on paper. Around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average — so it's worth researching individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 600 metres away, which is a strong local option.
- Is Fareham 009 good for families?
- It depends what you're after. It's safe, has greenspace nearby, and the nearest Outstanding school is under 600 metres away. But most of the area skews older, and school quality across the wider catchment is patchy — only about a third of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Families who drive and prioritise safety over nightlife will find it comfortable.