Wild Ridings is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO14 3DB is located in the Avenue electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wild Ridings, Fareham, PO14 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO14 3DJ, PO14 3DW, PO14 3BU, PO14 3BT, PO14 3DH, PO14 3BS, PO15 5NB, PO15 5NE, PO14 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO14 3DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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 | 20.7% | 24.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 62.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 51.3% | 54.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.6% | 10.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 31.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.7% | 94.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wild Ridings was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wild Ridings has the 11th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue and the 26th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Wild Ridings, Fareham, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-16 | £154,936 |
| 59 Wild Ridings, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2021-12-16 | £321,714 |
| 78 Wild Ridings, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-06 | £331,333 |
| 71 Wild Ridings, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-02-11 | £318,363 |
| 75 Wild Ridings, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-03-27 | £297,828 |
PO14 3DB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranvilles Junior School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranvilles Infant School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titchfield Primary School Southampton Road , Titchfield PO14 4AU | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba CE Primary School Tewkesbury Avenue , PO15 6LL | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 4,665 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 | 1,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozee Cafe | 5 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oast And Squire | Oast And Squire, 2 Peak Lane | 493 yd | |
| The Heathfield Arms | The Heathfield Arms, 116 Blackbrook Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Indian Takeaway | 4 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 1,001 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 2 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Fareham Highland Road Pfs | Highlands Service Station, 165 Highlands Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Special School OLDBURY WAY | 295 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 | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.