The Scimitars, Fareham, PO14 3RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO14 3RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	51.4%	-3.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	45.1%	48.6%	3.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 3RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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	26.6%	27.4%	0.8%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	53.7%	51.2%	-2.5%	44.2%	7.0%
Separated	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	11.6%	13.9%	2.3%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	5%	5.2%	0.2%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	50%	50.9%	0.9%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	32.1%	33.4%	1.3%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	14.6%	11.6%	-3.0%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	2.3%	3.8%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.6%	10.7%	-5.9%	18.2%	-7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	13.5%	0.8%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	16.7%	-1.8%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	3.2%	-1.4%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	22.2%	6.8%	16.9%	5.3%
Degree or Similar	28.6%	31.7%	3.1%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	3.5%	2%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	99%	97.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	96.8%	92.5%	-4.3%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.6%	2%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	1%	2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	2%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	92.5%	-3.9%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.3%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is The Scimitars Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Scimitars was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Hill Head average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Scimitars has the 19th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hill Head and the 87th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 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 3RW, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (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 The Scimitars are based on 54 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 The Scimitars, Fareham, PO14 3RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO14 3RW

Average Price
£295,501

Semi-Detached
£366,840

Terraced
£286,544

Detached
£371,293

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£19,819

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Scimitars

Average Price
£304,127

Semi-Detached
£392,386

Terraced
£294,719

Detached
£401,178

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£17,397

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ScimitarsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 The Scimitars, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£249,500	2022-01-10	£266,223
29 The Scimitars, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£306,000	2021-06-23	£343,207
Garage 2 The Scimitars, Fareham, Hampshire Other, an established residential building	£18,000	2020-12-18	£20,341
19 The Scimitars, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2020-09-25	£389,964
6 The Scimitars, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2020-09-11	£316,653

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO14 3RW

Employment

PO14 3RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Education	24
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Information and communication	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

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	4,443 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crofton Anne Dale Infant School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH	4out of 4	581 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH	3out of 4	581 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Hammond Infant School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE	4out of 4	877 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton Hammond Junior School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE	4out of 4	877 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ranvilles Junior School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	3,012 yd	Community school	No	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	1,741 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ	3out of 4	3,517 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN	3out of 4	3,972 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH	3out of 4	4,508 yd	Community school	No	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	3,803 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF	- not rated	1,519 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE	3out of 4	1,723 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	3,131 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN	3out of 4	3,245 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS	- not rated	3,250 yd	Other independent 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
The Natal Bean	Scout Association, Bells Lane	820 yd
Stubbington Kebab House	15 Stubbington Green, Fareham	866 yd
The Bakers	11 Stubbington Green, Fareham	866 yd
Park Day Nursery & Preschool	Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane	900 yd
Stubbington Tandoori	35a Stubbington Green, Fareham	944 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crofton	The Crofton, 48 Crofton Lane	579 yd
The Cuckoo Pint	The Cuckoo Pint, 120 Cuckoo Lane	603 yd
The Crofton Club	31 Titchfield Road, Stubbington	859 yd
The Red Lion	The Red Lion, Gosport Road	960 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino'S Pizza	1 Stubbington Green, Fareham	845 yd
Stubbington Fish & Chips	36 Stubbington Green, Fareham	944 yd
New Silver River	38 Stubbington Green, Fareham	944 yd
Wah Ying Chinese Takeaway	64 Hill Head Road, Fareham	1,083 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	12 Stubbington Green, Fareham		866 yd
The Co-Operative Group Ltd	42 Stubbington Green, Fareham		944 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School CROFTON ANNE DALE JUNIOR SCHOOL CROFTON ANNE DALE JUNIOR SCHOOL CUCKOO LANE	grass pitches	473 yd
Stubbington Recreation Ground Stubbington Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	700 yd
Crofton Hammond Junior School MANCROFT AVENUE	grass pitches	763 yd
Crofton Community Centre STUBBINGTON LANE		764 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO14 3RW