Locks Heath
Fareham 005 · 5 sub-areas · 7,503 residents
Fareham 005 is a settled, largely owner-occupied pocket of Fareham in the South East, home to around 7,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — roughly in line with the UK median for a 2-bed — but the area skews noticeably older than most comparable South East neighbourhoods, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over.
Locks Heath is a green, lower-density part of Fareham — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. 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 Locks Heath?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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.
Locks Heath in Fareham
Living in Locks Heath
This part of Fareham reads less like a rental market and more like an established owner-occupier suburb. Around 82% of homes are owner-occupied — one of the higher rates you'll find anywhere in the South East — which gives the streets a settled, low-turnover feel. If you're renting here, you're in a minority, and that shapes the character of the area considerably.
Rents sit at moderate levels for the region. A 2-bed runs about £1,100 a month, and a 3-bed comes in around £1,362. That's competitive for the South East, though not dramatically cheaper than the broader Fareham area. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £2,271 a year on top. For buyers, the median house price is around £393,000 — and on a typical local salary, you're looking at about five years to save a deposit, which is manageable by South East standards.
The population here skews older. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and those aged 50 to 64 account for another 24%. The 18-to-34 age group makes up only 16% — well below what you'd see in a city-centre neighbourhood. Families are present but not dominant; couples with children account for around one in five households, while single-person households make up just over a quarter.
Day-to-day, most people here drive: over half of residents commute by car, and only around 1% rely on public transport for their commute. Working from home is notably common — about 40% of residents work remotely at least part of the time, which helps explain why this quieter, suburban setting suits the local population well. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk, or a short drive.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Fareham 005.
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Frequently asked
- Is Fareham 005 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban neighbourhood with very low crime and strong broadband — well suited to older residents, families who own their home, and remote workers. It's not a lively renter's market; over 80% of homes are owner-occupied, which gives it a calm, established feel. If you want city-centre energy, this isn't it.
- What is the rent in Fareham 005?
- A one-bedroom runs about £852 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,100, and a three-bedroom approximately £1,362. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.5% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,271 annually.
- Is Fareham 005 safe?
- Yes — crime runs at around 32 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK national average of roughly 80. It's one of the lower-crime areas in the South East, consistent with its older, owner-occupied demographic profile.
- What's the commute from Fareham 005 to Fareham town centre?
- Most residents drive — around 51% commute by car, and public transport use is just 1%. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2 km away. Notably, around 40% of residents work from home at least part of the time, so the daily commute is less of a factor here than in many comparable neighbourhoods.
- Who lives in Fareham 005?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly half the population is over 50, and 82% own their home. The private rental market is small. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 38% of residents, and working from home is common — suggesting a professional, established community rather than a young transient one.
- What schools are near Fareham 005?
- There are 42 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.8 km away. If school quality is a priority, check individual catchment areas carefully before choosing a street.
- Is Fareham 005 good for remote workers?
- It's well set up for it. Around 40% of residents already work from home, gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises, and the quiet suburban environment suits focused working days. The trade-off is limited public transport if you need to commute to a major city occasionally.