Rowland Road is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO15 5AG 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 Rowland Road, Fareham, PO15 5AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO15 5AL, PO15 5AW, PO15 5AF, PO15 5AN, PO15 5AJ, PO15 6UB, PO15 5AZ, PO15 6JU, PO15 6TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO15 5AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 54.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 43% | 45.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 PO15 5AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 30% | 29.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 39.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 40% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 15.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 33.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.4% | 97.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowland Road was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% higher than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowland Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Avenue and the 124th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rowland Road, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-09-08 | £346,051 |
| 12 Rowland Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2024-05-17 | £282,922 |
| 9 Rowland Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-24 | £284,785 |
| 4 Rowland Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-07-27 | £324,340 |
| 8 Rowland Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,350 | 2022-01-14 | £325,923 |
PO15 5AG 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Junior School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,058 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 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Neville Lovett Community School and Continuing Education Centre St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 2out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampshire College Group Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 701 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 | 737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Years School Building A, Tewkesbury Avenue , PO15 6LL | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All's Well 18 High Street , PO16 7AF | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buccaneer | The Buccaneer, 14 The Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Coco'S Coffee Shop | 110 Miller Drive, Fareham | 567 yd | |
| Cafe Express | Station Shop, Fareham Railway Station | 580 yd | |
| The Makers House | 94 Arundel Drive, Fareham | 598 yd | |
| Fareham College | Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Miller | Jolly Miller, 96 Miller Drive | 565 yd | |
| The Heathfield Arms | The Heathfield Arms, 116 Blackbrook Road | 951 yd | |
| Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club | Hill Park Working Mens Club, 78 Highlands Road | 996 yd | |
| The West Street Alehouse | 164a West Street, Fareham | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Indian Takeaway | 4 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 858 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 2 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 858 yd | |
| Ali'S Grill | 218 Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham | 886 yd | |
| Baburchi | 216 Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham | 886 yd | |
| Caribana Ltd | 200 West Street, Fareham | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 208 - 228 West Street, Fareham | 893 yd | |
| Co-Op | 139 Highlands Road, Fareham | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fareham College BISHOPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| St Judes Catholic Primary School BISHOPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Uplands Primary School MORSHEAD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Fareham Leisure Centre PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 897 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 | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.