Oak Road, Fareham, PO15 5HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO15 5HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	50.2%	49.6%	-0.6%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	49.8%	50.4%	0.6%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	27.4%	22.1%	-5.3%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	49.3%	51%	1.7%	44.2%	6.8%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	9.9%	10.8%	0.9%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	9.9%	12.3%	2.4%	6.1%	6.2%

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	43.2%	44.1%	0.9%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	33.6%	33.8%	0.2%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	19.5%	16.7%	-2.8%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	2.1%	3.6%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	1.2%	0.6%

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	17.5%	12.9%	-4.6%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.7%	14.4%	-5.3%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	12.4%	-2.8%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	6.9%	-0.3%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	17.8%	8.4%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	26%	32.7%	6.7%	33.8%	-1.1%
Other	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.8%	98.7%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	97.1%	95.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	95.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Oak Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Road was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% higher than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Oak Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue and the 83rd highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 535.0%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in PO15 5HZ, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (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 Oak Road are based on 315 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 Oak Road, Fareham, PO15 5HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO15 5HZ

Average Price
£177,408

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£180,085

Other
£150,636

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oak Road

Average Price
£311,748

Semi-Detached
£318,441

Terraced
£307,374

Detached
£387,121

Flats/Maisonettes
£173,787

Other
£170,211

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oak Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Oak Court Oak Road, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£192,500	2022-10-28	£181,346
Flat 2 Oak Court Oak Road, Fareham, Hampshire Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-08-16	£149,841
Flat 8 Oak Court Oak Road, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£172,000	2020-12-04	£188,381
Flat 4 Oak Court Oak Road, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-11-06	£193,012
Flat 1 Oak Court Oak Road, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,500	2018-10-17	£177,564

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO15 5HZ

Employment

PO15 5HZ 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 PO15 5HZ 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	66
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Other	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Human health and social work activities	3
Real estate activities	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	5,116 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Columba CE Primary School Tewkesbury Avenue , PO15 6LL	- not rated	530 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ranvilles Junior School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	1,083 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ranvilles Infant School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	4out of 4	1,083 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ	3out of 4	1,128 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Lea Junior School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ	3out of 4	1,234 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH	3out of 4	657 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ	3out of 4	1,931 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT	3out of 4	4,296 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH	4out of 4	4,371 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN	3out of 4	5,119 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,429 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN	3out of 4	848 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	954 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ	- not rated	2,022 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS	- not rated	2,561 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL	- not rated	3,320 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
Cozee Cafe	5 Anjou Crescent, Fareham	439 yd
Highlands Road Fish And Chips	125 Highlands Road, Fareham	472 yd
Highlands Tandoori	97 Highlands Road, Fareham	498 yd
Fareham Hockey Club	Fareham Hockey Club, Henry Cort Community College	750 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Heathfield Arms	The Heathfield Arms, 116 Blackbrook Road	354 yd
Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club	Hill Park Working Mens Club, 78 Highlands Road	679 yd
Oast And Squire	Oast And Squire, 2 Peak Lane	742 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gandhi Indian Takeaway	4 Anjou Crescent, Fareham	450 yd
Little Kitchen	2 Anjou Crescent, Fareham	450 yd
Peckish Catering	117 Highlands Road, Fareham	498 yd
August Moon Chinese Takeaway	107 Highlands Road, Fareham	498 yd
Whody; A Burger; Outfry Chicken; Wings & Shake	1a Fareham Park Road, Fareham	555 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Fareham Highland Road Pfs	Highlands Service Station, 165 Highlands Road		84 yd
Co-Op	139 Highlands Road, Fareham		407 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Columba Church Of England Primary Academy TEWKESBURY AVENUE	grass pitches	606 yd
The Henry Cort Community College Sports Fields VALENTINE CLOSE	grass pitches	646 yd
The Henry Cort Community College HENRY CORT DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	766 yd
St Francis Special School OLDBURY WAY		778 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	166.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO15 5HZ