Warsash
Fareham 006 · 5 sub-areas · 8,814 residents
Fareham 006 is a residential pocket of Fareham in the South East, home to around 8,800 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — broadly in line with the UK median for a 2-bed — though with over four-fifths of residents owning their home, this is firmly owner-occupier territory. Crime sits well below the national average, making it one of the calmer parts of the borough.
Warsash 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. 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 Warsash?
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; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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.
Warsash in Fareham
Living in Warsash
Fareham 006 feels settled and suburban in the best sense — quiet streets, a high rate of owner-occupation, and a demographic profile that skews older than many parts of the South East. With nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over and another quarter aged 50–64, this is a neighbourhood where people tend to stay rather than pass through. That stability shapes the character: low turnover, well-maintained homes, and a noticeably low crime rate of around 39 incidents per 1,000 residents a year.
On cost, the area sits at a relatively modest level for the South East. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,100 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,360. Those figures are competitive for the region, though the rent-to-take-home ratio still hits around 48% — a reminder that Fareham's housing is affordable by South East standards, but that doesn't mean it's cheap in absolute terms. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,270 a year.
Ownership dominates here. Over 82% of households own their home — whether outright or with a mortgage — and private renting accounts for just over 11%. If you're renting in Fareham 006, you're in a small minority. That's worth knowing: rental supply is limited, and turnover is low, so availability can be patchy.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is a little under 3 km away — roughly a 35-minute walk, so most people drive. Car use is high, with over half of residents commuting by car, and only around 1% relying on public transport for their commute. Nearly 39% work from home, which fits the resident profile well. Broadband is 100% gigabit-capable, with no connections below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Fareham 006 a nice place to live?
- Yes, if you value quiet, safety and stability. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with crime running at roughly half the national average. The trade-off is that it skews older and has limited rental availability, so it suits buyers and established households more than younger renters looking for a lively scene.
- What is the rent in Fareham 006?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £852 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,100, and a three-bedroom around £1,360. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.5% in the past year, in line with wider South East trends.
- Is Fareham 006 safe?
- Very much so. Crime sits at around 39 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well under half the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area sits in the least-deprived 10% of neighbourhoods nationally, which correlates strongly with lower crime across most categories.
- What's the commute from Fareham 006 to the city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.8 km away — a 35-minute walk or short drive. Most residents commute by car (over 52%), and nearly 39% work from home. Public transport commuting is rare here at just over 1% of journeys, so if you're car-free, factor that in before moving.
- Who lives in Fareham 006?
- Mostly older, owner-occupying residents — nearly half the population is over 50, and over 82% own their home. It's a settled, low-turnover community with a high share of degree-level qualifications and a median resident salary of around £38,900 a year.
- What schools are near Fareham 006?
- There are 29 schools within a typical 2 km catchment distance, but only around 38% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 3.8 km away. Check individual Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries carefully before committing.
- Is Fareham 006 good for families?
- It has real appeal for families who own or plan to buy — low crime, greenspace within 380 metres on average, and nearly 20% of residents are under 18. The school picture is mixed, so research catchments carefully. Rental supply is tight, which can make it harder for families who aren't yet buying.