Tamarisk Close, Fareham, PO14 2SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO14 2SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	51.2%	1.7%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	50.5%	48.8%	-1.7%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PO14 2SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.9%	18.9%	2.0%	37.9%	-19.0%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	66.3%	-0.6%	44.2%	22.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6.5%	4.2%	-2.3%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	7.2%	8.3%	1.1%	6.1%	2.2%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.5%	48.1%	-1.4%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	36.5%	33.4%	-3.1%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	11.4%	13.3%	1.9%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	1.6%	4.1%	2.5%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.6%	12.1%	-0.5%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	8%	-2.8%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	11.4%	-1.9%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	4.2%	2.4%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	16.3%	5.9%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	46.8%	47.7%	0.9%	33.8%	13.9%
Other	4.3%	0.4%	-3.9%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.9%	98.6%	2.7%	81.4%	17.2%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	91.7%	95.6%	3.9%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	1%	-1.9%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.7%	96.3%	4.6%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	6%	0%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.3%	37.2%	2.1%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Tamarisk Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamarisk Close was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 246.9% higher than the Hill Head average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tamarisk Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hill Head and the 48th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PO14 2SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tamarisk Close are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fareham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tamarisk Close, Fareham, PO14 2SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO14 2SW

Average Price
£451,269

Semi-Detached
£364,932

Terraced
£370,637

Detached
£475,122

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tamarisk Close

Average Price
£472,376

Semi-Detached
£387,415

Terraced
£386,190

Detached
£491,392

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tamarisk CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Tamarisk Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2022-01-21	£565,962
6 Tamarisk Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2022-01-21	£405,000
1 Tamarisk Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£432,500	2020-12-01	£495,159
1 Tamarisk Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2018-07-19	£426,000
6 Tamarisk Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£296,000	2017-12-01	£360,994

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO14 2SW

Employment

PO14 2SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO14 2SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	131
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY	4out of 4	3,817 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crofton Hammond Infant School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE	4out of 4	572 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Hammond Junior School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE	4out of 4	572 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Anne Dale Infant School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH	4out of 4	1,010 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit The Drive , PO13 0QD	3out of 4	2,528 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT	3out of 4	1,197 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN	3out of 4	3,244 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ	3out of 4	4,032 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU	1out of 4	4,528 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP	3out of 4	5,295 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH	- not rated	4,464 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE	3out of 4	1,084 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF	- not rated	1,842 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG	3out of 4	3,197 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	4,111 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN	3out of 4	4,219 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe At Zero5	Former Control Tower, Solent Airport	649 yd
The Shack	The Shack, Meon Shore Salterns Road	686 yd
The Natal Bean	Scout Association, Bells Lane	861 yd
Park Day Nursery & Preschool	Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane	959 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Bowler	The Golden Bowler, 122 Stubbington Lane	52 yd
Seafarers Sailing Club	Car Park, Salterns Road	527 yd
The Crofton	The Crofton, 48 Crofton Lane	897 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seafield Park Illustrious Road	grass pitches	504 yd
Crofton Hammond Junior School MANCROFT AVENUE	grass pitches	670 yd
Crofton Community Centre STUBBINGTON LANE		1,025 yd
Stubbington Recreation Ground Stubbington Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,046 yd
Baycroft School GOSPORT ROAD	grass pitches	1,054 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	206 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PO14 2SW