Compass Point, Fareham, PO16 0LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO16 0LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	50.4%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	51.2%	49.6%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.6%

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	28.9%	35.8%	6.9%	37.9%	-2.1%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	46.6%	-6.2%	44.2%	2.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	4.6%	1.7%	-2.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.2%	9.5%	0.3%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	4.6%	5.6%	1.0%	6.1%	-0.5%

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	40.2%	46.3%	6.1%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	42.5%	34.2%	-8.3%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	13.4%	12.5%	-0.9%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	3.1%	6.3%	3.2%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.1%	16.8%	1.7%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	10.3%	-6.2%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	13.4%	1.5%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	5.2%	-1.2%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	22%	9.2%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	32.6%	30.2%	-2.4%	33.8%	-3.6%
Other	4.6%	2.2%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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	3.9%	1.1%	-2.8%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	90.2%	94.9%	4.7%	81.4%	13.5%
Arab	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	87.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	3.9%	5.9%	2.0%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	3.3%	-1.0%	5.6%	-2.3%
Oceania	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	87.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.8%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	2.4%	2.6%	0.2%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	1.2%	4%	2.8%	2.2%	1.8%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0.7%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Compass Point Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compass Point was 146.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% lower than the Fareham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Compass Point has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town and the 27th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PO16 0LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Compass Point are based on 122 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 Compass Point, Fareham, PO16 0LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO16 0LJ

Average Price
£148,097

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£148,097

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Compass Point

Average Price
£162,438

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,438

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Compass PointStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Compass Point, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-10-23	£147,806
35 Compass Point, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,500	2024-08-19	£120,834
9 Compass Point, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-06-07	£128,098
1 Compass Point, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-02-29	£148,895
6 Compass Point, Fareham, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£131,500	2024-01-26	£130,945

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO16 0LJ

Employment

PO16 0LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	89
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	9
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	2,918 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redlands Primary School Redlands Lane , PO16 0UD	4out of 4	539 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrison Primary School Harrison Road , PO16 7EQ	4out of 4	947 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wallisdean Junior School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HU	2out of 4	1,275 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT	4out of 4	1,314 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND	3out of 4	1,501 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ	3out of 4	1,154 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH	4out of 4	1,774 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN	3out of 4	3,184 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH	3out of 4	3,269 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT	3out of 4	3,678 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	1,337 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	718 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG	3out of 4	2,275 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN	3out of 4	2,457 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	2,490 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL	- not rated	2,661 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
Tides @Fareham Marina	Fareham Marina, Lower Quay	86 yd
Fareham Sailing And Motor Boat Club	Fareham Sailing And Motor Boat Club, Lower Quay	213 yd
The Master Chippy	149 Gosport Road, Fareham	305 yd
Methodist Church	Methodist Church, Kings Road	360 yd
Warsash Functions Ltd	Harmony Hall, 34 Queens Road	364 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Castle In The Air	Castle In The Air, 49 Old Gosport Road	84 yd
The Bird In Hand	The Bird In Hand, 131 Gosport Road	305 yd
Fareham Working Mens Club	Fareham Social Club, 8 Mill Road	307 yd
Duke Of Connaughts Own Club Fareham Ltd	74 Western Road, Fareham	309 yd
Fareham Masonic Club	Harmony Hall, 34 Queens Road	364 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Karims	147 Gosport Road, Fareham	305 yd
Herbies Pizza	Flat 3, 145 Gosport Road	305 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	128 West Street, Fareham	435 yd
Pizza Gogo	137 West Street, Fareham	481 yd
Canton Express	150 West Street, Fareham	521 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Superstore	Tesco, Quay Street		494 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	208 - 228 West Street, Fareham		693 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sports Direct Fitness (Fareham) PULHEIM PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	461 yd
Palmerston Indoor Bowls Club PALMERSTON DRIVE	indoor bowls	773 yd
Wykeham House School (Closed) East Street		780 yd
Bath Lane Recreation Ground SPORTS CLUB SPORTS CLUB BATH LANE	grass pitches	794 yd
Fusion Fitness Gym LYSSES COURT	health and fitness suite	871 yd
Cams Alders Sports Ground Palmerston Drive	grass pitches	961 yd
Cams Hall Estate Golf Club CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB PORTCHESTER ROAD	golf	981 yd
Fareham Leisure Centre PARK LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,081 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	130.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO16 0LJ