Portchester South East
Fareham 012 · 5 sub-areas · 7,261 residents
Fareham 012 is a residential corner of Fareham, in Hampshire's South East, home to around 7,261 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — slightly below the national median for a 2-bed — and the area skews noticeably older than the wider region, with more than a quarter of residents aged 65 or over.
Portchester South East 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. 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 South East?
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; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Portchester South East in Fareham
Living in Portchester South East
Fareham 012 sits within the borough of Fareham in the South East, and it feels like it. This is settled, suburban Hampshire — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and built around family life and retirement rather than nightlife or a buzzing high street. Around eight in ten homes here are owner-occupied, and that tenure profile shapes everything from the pace of the streets to the demographic mix.
Rents are relatively modest for the South East. A two-bedroom lets for around £1,100 a month, roughly in line with the UK median and well below what you'd pay in neighbouring Portsmouth or across the Solent in Southampton's more central areas. You're getting genuine value for a low-crime, well-connected suburban area — council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,271 a year, which is broadly typical for Hampshire boroughs.
Who lives here? The picture is clear: this is one of the older-profile neighbourhoods in Fareham. Over a quarter of residents are aged 65 or above, and the 50–64 age group accounts for another 23% — together, that's nearly half the population. Younger renters and families are in the minority. Single-person households make up about 28% of homes, pointing to a significant retired or semi-retired population. Ethnically, the area is among the least diverse in the South East, with around 95% of residents UK-born.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 700 metres away — about a nine-minute walk — connecting you into the wider South Coast network. Most residents drive: nearly 60% commute by car, and only around 4% use public transport. Working from home has taken hold here too, with more than a quarter of residents doing so. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more detailed breakdown.
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Frequently asked
- Is Fareham 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, safe, suburban neighbourhood with low crime — around 44 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, roughly half the national average. It suits people who want settled, owner-occupied surroundings and good broadband rather than nightlife or a busy high street. It's particularly popular with older residents and families.
- What is the rent in Fareham 012?
- A one-bedroom lets for around £852 a month, a two-bedroom for about £1,100, and a three-bedroom for roughly £1,362. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. The overall median monthly rent sits at about £1,206.
- Is Fareham 012 safe?
- Yes — it's one of the safer neighbourhoods in the South East. Crime runs at about 44 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is roughly half the UK national rate. The area also sits in the less-deprived 20% of English neighbourhoods on the government's deprivation index.
- What's the commute from Fareham 012 to Fareham centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly a nine-minute walk away (about 728 metres). Most residents drive — around 59% commute by car. Public transport use is low at about 4%, so if you're car-free, check local bus links carefully before committing.
- Who lives in Fareham 012?
- Primarily older, settled residents. Over a quarter are aged 65 or above, and nearly half the population is 50 or older. Around 80% own their home. It's one of the least diverse neighbourhoods in the South East, with approximately 95% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Fareham 012?
- There are 40 schools within a typical 2km catchment radius. Around 61% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1 kilometre away. Check the Ofsted website directly for named primaries and secondaries in your specific catchment.
- How long is the train to London from Fareham 012?
- The rail commute to London takes around 106 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is about a nine-minute walk from the neighbourhood. It's not a practical daily London commute for most people, but manageable for occasional trips.