Elgin Close is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO15 6AW is located in the Fareham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elgin Close, Fareham, PO15 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO15 6JU, PO15 6TE, PO16 7PF, PO15 6UB, PO15 5AJ, PO15 6AN, PO16 7PG, PO15 6AG, PO16 7PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO15 6AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 25.2% | 25.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 58.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 37.7% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 41.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 17.6% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22% | 17.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 29.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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% | 92.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elgin Close was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Fareham Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elgin Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Fareham Park and the 129th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Elgin Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-02-16 | £460,735 |
| 32 Elgin Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £546,000 | 2020-08-14 | £625,855 |
| 14 Elgin Close, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2020-03-06 | £336,257 |
| 6 Elgin Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-07-31 | £343,425 |
| 6 Elgin Close, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2019-05-17 | £306,022 |
PO15 6AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lea Junior School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,441 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 | 1,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 2out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,050 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 | 930 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 | 868 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Years School Building A, Tewkesbury Avenue , PO15 6LL | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All's Well 18 High Street , PO16 7AF | - not rated | 1,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco'S Coffee Shop | 110 Miller Drive, Fareham | 344 yd | |
| The Makers House | 94 Arundel Drive, Fareham | 529 yd | |
| The Buccaneer | The Buccaneer, 14 The Avenue | 705 yd | |
| Cafe Express | Station Shop, Fareham Railway Station | 730 yd | |
| Fareham Leisure Centre | Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Lane | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Miller | Jolly Miller, 96 Miller Drive | 342 yd | |
| Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club | Hill Park Working Mens Club, 78 Highlands Road | 923 yd | |
| The Heathfield Arms | The Heathfield Arms, 116 Blackbrook Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali'S Grill | 218 Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham | 849 yd | |
| Baburchi | 216 Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham | 849 yd | |
| Peckish Catering | 117 Highlands Road, Fareham | 950 yd | |
| August Moon Chinese Takeaway | 107 Highlands Road, Fareham | 950 yd | |
| Gandhi Indian Takeaway | 4 Anjou Crescent, Fareham | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 139 Highlands Road, Fareham | 1,013 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 208 - 228 West Street, Fareham | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School MORSHEAD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Fareham Leisure Centre PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Fareham College BISHOPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| St Judes Catholic Primary School BISHOPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.