Stubbington
Fareham 013 · 4 sub-areas · 7,581 residents
Fareham 013 is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied corner of Fareham in the South East, home to around 7,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — close to the UK median for a two-bed — and over four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a noticeably stable, residential character.
Stubbington 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 Stubbington?
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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Stubbington in Fareham
Living in Stubbington
This part of Fareham sits firmly at the quieter, more established end of the town's housing spectrum. The streets here are overwhelmingly owner-occupied — around 83% of households own their home — and the population skews older, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 or over. That shapes the day-to-day feel: unhurried, low-turnover, and a world away from the transient churn you'd find in a city-centre rental market.
Rent levels here are modest by South East standards. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,100 a month, which is roughly in line with the UK national median and considerably less than you'd pay in comparable coastal or commuter towns closer to Portsmouth or Southampton. Rents did tick up around 4.5% over the past year, so the relative affordability is something to keep an eye on, but for now this remains one of the more accessible stretches of the South East for renters.
The demographic profile tells its own story. Private renting accounts for fewer than one in ten households — just 8.7% — which is well below the national norm and signals a neighbourhood that isn't primarily geared towards renters. Social housing makes up a similarly small slice. That said, around a third of residents hold a degree-level qualification, and the local unemployment claimant rate sits at just 2.1%, suggesting a broadly comfortable, working-age-and-retired community.
Practically speaking, the area is car-dependent — over half of residents drive to work, and only around 1% use public transport for commuting. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away (around a 38-minute walk, though most people drive). For day-to-day needs, greenspace is accessible — the nearest is under 400 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Fareham 013 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential area with low crime, good greenspace access, and strong broadband. The trade-off is that it's heavily car-dependent, public transport is sparse, and the Ofsted picture for nearby schools is weaker than the national average. It suits older residents and home-workers more than young renters or daily commuters.
- What is the rent in Fareham 013?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £852 a month, a two-bed around £1,100, and a three-bed around £1,362. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.5% over the past year.
- Is Fareham 013 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 58 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the least deprived 10% of neighbourhoods nationally, and high home-ownership rates tend to correlate with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from Fareham 013 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 3 km away. The rail journey to London takes around 128 minutes by public transport — this isn't a commuter-belt neighbourhood for daily London trips. Over a third of residents work from home, which fits the area's profile better.
- Who lives in Fareham 013?
- Mostly older, long-settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a third of residents are aged 65 or over, and 83% own their home. Private renting accounts for fewer than one in ten households. It's a low-turnover neighbourhood with a degree-educated, low-unemployment working population.
- What schools are near Fareham 013?
- There are 38 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 27% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 2.5 km away. Check the Ofsted website and Fareham Borough Council's admissions guidance for specific catchment details.
- Is Fareham 013 good for families?
- It's safe and has greenspace nearby, but the school Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below average, and the area's older demographic means fewer families with children — only about 15% of households are couples with children. It may suit families who've already identified a good school with a viable catchment.