Marlow Close, Fareham, PO15 6HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO15 6HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	47.2%	47.7%	0.5%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	52.8%	52.3%	-0.5%	49.0%	3.3%

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 PO15 6HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	28.3%	27.6%	-0.7%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.4%	57.1%	-0.3%	44.2%	12.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	11.7%	10.6%	-1.1%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	2.2%	3.7%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) 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	52.4%	49.8%	-2.6%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	35.8%	39.4%	3.6%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	8%	6.5%	-1.5%	12.7%	-6.2%
Bad health	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

In the area around PO15 6HJ this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.1%	9.7%	-2.4%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	16.1%	6.7%	9.6%	6.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	15.2%	-1.8%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	3.7%	-1.7%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.3%	21.2%	1.9%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	29.5%	-5.0%	33.8%	-4.3%
Other	2.2%	4.6%	2.4%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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%	1.8%	1.8%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.2%	97.8%	0.6%	81.4%	16.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	98.3%	93.9%	-4.4%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	1%	4%	3.0%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	94.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.7%	37.2%	15.5%
Christian	42.6%	46.2%	-3.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Marlow Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlow Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Marlow Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Avenue and the 59th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 113.3%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in PO15 6HJ, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 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 Marlow Close are based on 58 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 Marlow Close, Fareham, PO15 6HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO15 6HJ

Average Price
£299,119

Semi-Detached
£303,719

Terraced
£295,003

Detached
£375,881

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marlow Close

Average Price
£300,406

Semi-Detached
£305,074

Terraced
£296,470

Detached
£384,798

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marlow CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Marlow Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-10-16	£280,000
29 Marlow Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-12-06	£323,285
33 Marlow Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-04-11	£336,278
10 Marlow Close, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-05-26	£290,913
5 Marlow Close, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-01-27	£309,271

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO15 6HJ

Employment

PO15 6HJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orchard Lea Junior School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ	3out of 4	270 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Lea Infant School Kennedy Avenue , PO15 6BJ	3out of 4	383 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Columba CE Primary School Tewkesbury Avenue , PO15 6LL	- not rated	1,013 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP	3out of 4	1,309 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND	3out of 4	1,936 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	1,321 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ	3out of 4	2,573 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH	4out of 4	4,051 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT	3out of 4	5,403 yd	Foundation 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	2,005 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ	- not rated	2,083 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN	3out of 4	2,148 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL	- not rated	2,150 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	2,262 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS	- not rated	3,823 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
Highlands Tandoori	97 Highlands Road, Fareham	931 yd
Coco'S Coffee Shop	110 Miller Drive, Fareham	951 yd
Highlands Road Fish And Chips	125 Highlands Road, Fareham	956 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Miners Arms	The Miners Arms, 110 - 112 Funtley Road	543 yd
Funtley Social Club	Funtley Social Club, 84 Funtley Road	543 yd
Hill Park Memorial Working Mens Club	Hill Park Working Mens Club, 78 Highlands Road	741 yd
Jolly Miller	Jolly Miller, 96 Miller Drive	958 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whody; A Burger; Outfry Chicken; Wings & Shake	1a Fareham Park Road, Fareham	860 yd
Ali'S Grill	218 Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham	885 yd
Baburchi	216 Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham	885 yd
Peckish Catering	117 Highlands Road, Fareham	931 yd
August Moon Chinese Takeaway	107 Highlands Road, Fareham	931 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	139 Highlands Road, Fareham		1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Columba Church Of England Primary Academy TEWKESBURY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,064 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	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	171 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 PO15 6HJ