Gold Close is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO14 1FP is located in the Fort Fareham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gold Close, Fareham, PO14 1FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO14 1FT, PO14 1FS, PO14 1FJ, PO14 1FQ, PO14 1FL, PO14 1FN, PO14 1LZ, PO14 1LY, PO14 1NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO14 1FP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 50% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 38.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 48.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 58.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 4.1% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 22.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 38.9% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 95.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 91.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gold Close was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% higher than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gold Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue and the 80th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Gold Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-14 | £283,278 |
| 11 Gold Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2021-03-12 | £304,758 |
| 9 Gold Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £320,000 | 2018-05-30 | £405,443 |
| 10 Gold Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £260,000 | 2018-05-30 | £329,422 |
| 11 Gold Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £262,500 | 2018-05-30 | £332,590 |
PO14 1FP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 184 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT | 4out of 4 | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Junior School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HU | 2out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranvilles Junior School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranvilles Infant School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham College | Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road | 209 yd | |
| Avenue 141 | Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road | 209 yd | |
| The Cutie House | 45 Redlands Lane, Fareham | 380 yd | |
| The Buccaneer | The Buccaneer, 14 The Avenue | 440 yd | |
| Brendoncare Fareham Lunch Club | St Johns Church, Upper St Michaels Grove | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham Town Football Club | Fareham Town Football Club, Cams Alders Sports Stadium | 777 yd | |
| Oast And Squire | Oast And Squire, 2 Peak Lane | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Kitchen | 4 Randal View, Bishopsfield Road | 479 yd | |
| Caribana Ltd | 200 West Street, Fareham | 979 yd | |
| Umami Street Food | 186a West Street, Fareham | 1,028 yd | |
| Gandhi Indian Takeaway | 4 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 1,032 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 2 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 208 - 228 West Street, Fareham | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fareham College BISHOPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| St Judes Catholic Primary School BISHOPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Fareham Academy ST. ANNES GROVE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Cams Alders Sports Ground Palmerston Drive | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Palmerston Indoor Bowls Club PALMERSTON DRIVE | indoor bowls | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.