Portchester North West
Fareham 010 · 5 sub-areas · 8,271 residents
Fareham 010 is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied corner of Fareham in the South East, home to around 8,300 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — broadly in line with the UK median for a 2-bed — but nearly nine in ten homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage, making it one of the most owner-occupied pockets in the district.
Portchester North 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 Portchester North West?
3 parks and 2 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; 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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Portchester North West in Fareham
Living in Portchester North West
This part of Fareham sits firmly in the quieter, residential register — low crime, mature age profile, and streets where owner-occupation is the norm rather than the exception. It doesn't have the buzz of a city neighbourhood, but that's not why people are here. The draw is stability: a low unemployment claimant rate of around 2%, greenspace within a 10-minute walk for most residents, and a neighbourhood that scores in the top decile nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
On cost, Fareham 010 sits at the accessible end of the South East market. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,100 a month — roughly in line with the UK median, which is notable given you're in a region where rents typically run well above that. One-bedroom places are closer to £850, and three-bedroom family homes average around £1,360. Rents did rise about 4.5% over the past year, so the trend is upward, but the starting point remains competitive for the South East.
The population skews older: more than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket is the second-largest age group at nearly 22%. Families with children do exist — around 18% of households are couples with children — but this is predominantly territory for those at a later life stage. The working-from-home rate is high at 31%, which fits the profile: many residents are established professionals or retirees who left city commuting behind.
Practically, the nearest rail station is roughly 940 metres away — about a 12-minute walk — which keeps you connected without relying heavily on public transport. Gigabit broadband covers 100% of the area, which matters if you're among that sizeable WFH contingent. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different pockets within the neighbourhood compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Fareham 010 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's a low-crime, well-maintained neighbourhood in the top 10% nationally for deprivation — meaning it's among the least deprived areas in England. It suits settled households, older residents, and those working from home more than young renters or city commuters. It's quiet and stable rather than exciting.
- What is the rent in Fareham 010?
- A one-bedroom place runs around £852 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,100, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,362. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.5% over the past year, so expect some upward pressure if you're signing a new tenancy.
- Is Fareham 010 safe?
- Yes — it has a crime rate of around 48 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a national average of roughly 80. That's a significant difference. The neighbourhood sits in the 9th deprivation decile (out of 10), meaning it's among the least deprived — and typically safest — communities in England.
- What's the commute from Fareham 010 to the city centre?
- The nearest rail station is about a 12-minute walk away. London takes around 109 minutes by public transport, which puts this outside typical commuter-belt range for daily London travel. Most residents drive locally, and 31% work from home — which fits the neighbourhood's profile well.
- Who lives in Fareham 010?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly 29% of residents are 65 or over, and 22% are in the 50–64 bracket. Almost 88% of homes are owned. It's one of the most owner-occupied, demographically mature neighbourhoods in Fareham — very few private renters and a high proportion of long-term residents.
- What schools are near Fareham 010?
- There are 38 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 69% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and the nearest Outstanding school is just 702 metres away. That's a short walk for most households. Families should check current Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries directly, as these can change.
- Is Fareham 010 good for working from home?
- It's well set up for it. Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of the area with no connections below the minimum speed standard. Around 31% of residents already work from home, which is high — and the quiet, residential character suits it. Just factor in the limited local amenities if you're used to an urban WFH setup.