Gosport Road is in Fareham and in Fareham district. PO16 0QF 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 Gosport Road, Fareham, PO16 0QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO16 0QJ, PO16 0QG, PO16 0QQ, PO16 0SN, PO16 0SL, PO14 1AJ, PO16 0SP, PO16 0UW, PO14 1RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO16 0QF is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 49% | 46.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 51% | 53.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 29.2% | 29.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 47.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51.4% | 46.1% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34.8% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 15.9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 21.1% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 26.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 94.3% | 91.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gosport Road was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Fareham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gosport Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Fareham Town and the 95th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 103.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 283 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-22 | £250,084 |
| 241 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-28 | £259,713 |
| 231 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-23 | £296,795 |
| 249 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-12-12 | £293,226 |
| 255 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-27 | £262,492 |
PO16 0QF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO16 0QF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Primary School Redlands Lane , PO16 0UD | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcot Primary School Tukes Avenue , Bridgemary PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Junior School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HU | 2out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Community 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 | 1,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate School 239 West Street , Fareham PO16 0HZ | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,532 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamsport Indoor Karting | Unit 400, Fareham Reach | 56 yd | |
| The Lunch Box Cafe | Unit 5, Fareham Enterprise Centre | 183 yd | |
| Savoury Express | 9 Palmerston Business Park, Palmerston Drive | 295 yd | |
| Palmerston Indoor Bowls | Palmerston Indoor Bowls Club, Palmerston Business Park | 296 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit F, Collingwood Business Park | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bird In Hand | The Bird In Hand, 131 Gosport Road | 659 yd | |
| Fareham Working Mens Club | Fareham Social Club, 8 Mill Road | 750 yd | |
| Fareham Town Football Club | Fareham Town Football Club, Cams Alders Sports Stadium | 797 yd | |
| Castle In The Air | Castle In The Air, 49 Old Gosport Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melted Solent | 128 Gosport Road, Fareham | 257 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | Flat 3, 145 Gosport Road | 659 yd | |
| Karims | 147 Gosport Road, Fareham | 659 yd | |
| Panku Fareham | Asda Stores Ltd, Speedfields Park | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Unit B1, Collingwood Business Park | 518 yd | |
| Lidl Uk | Lidl Great Britain Limited, Speedfields Park | 871 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Speedfields Park | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerston Indoor Bowls Club PALMERSTON DRIVE | indoor bowls | 481 yd |
| Kendall Sports & Social Club (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Cams Alders Sports Ground Palmerston Drive | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Hms Collingwood NEWGATE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.