Portland Street is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 0NF is located in the Fareham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portland Street, Fareham, PO16 0NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 0NH, PO16 0NL, PO16 0NP, PO16 0PH, PO16 0NJ, PO16 0LS, PO16 0LZ, PO16 0NN, PO16 0PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO16 0NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.8% | 30.7% | -12.1% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 42.9% | 11.2% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 47.7% | 47.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 42.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.9% | 18.5% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 5.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 34.1% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 89.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 90.7% | 83.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 84.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Street was 354.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.3% higher than the Fareham Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Portland Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town and the 6th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Portland Street, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2009-01-16 | £225,540 |
| 39 Portland Street, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-05-15 | £236,295 |
| 39 Portland Street, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2001-06-08 | £268,066 |
| 38 Portland Street, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 1999-12-07 | £247,009 |
| 39 Portland Street, Fareham, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,950 | 1998-06-23 | £275,658 |
PO16 0NF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Primary School Harrison Road , PO16 7EQ | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Redlands Lane , PO16 0UD | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Primary School Morshead Crescent , PO16 7QP | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Junior School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HU | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,496 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 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 1,480 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 | 750 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl Centre | 1 Vannes Parade, Fareham | 122 yd | |
| Reel Cinema | 3 Vannes Parade, Fareham | 126 yd | |
| Cafe Nero | 54 West Street, Fareham | 149 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Cremer Mall, Fareham | 150 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2 Cremer Mall, Fareham | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Slug and Lettuce also Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | Slug And Lettuce, 64 West Street | 163 yd | |
| Duke Of Connaughts Own Club Fareham Ltd | 74 Western Road, Fareham | 221 yd | |
| Ironmaster | 26 - 28 West Street, Fareham | 222 yd | |
| The Crown Public House | The Crown, 40 West Street | 222 yd | |
| Fareham Masonic Club | Harmony Hall, 34 Queens Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 128 West Street, Fareham | 284 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 137 West Street, Fareham | 319 yd | |
| Domino'S Pizza | 183 West Street, Fareham | 484 yd | |
| Lj Chinese Cuisine | 183a West Street, Fareham | 484 yd | |
| Canton Express | 150 West Street, Fareham | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Quay Street | 217 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 208 - 228 West Street, Fareham | 719 yd | |
| Sainsbury'S | Sainsburys, Broadcut | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Fareham) PULHEIM PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 165 yd |
| Wykeham House School (Closed) East Street | 510 yd | |
| Fusion Fitness Gym LYSSES COURT | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Bath Lane Recreation Ground SPORTS CLUB SPORTS CLUB BATH LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Fareham Leisure Centre PARK LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 927 yd |
| Cams Hall Estate Golf Club CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB PORTCHESTER ROAD | golf | 965 yd |
| Palmerston Indoor Bowls Club PALMERSTON DRIVE | indoor bowls | 1,070 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.