Mainsail Drive, Fareham, PO16 0XL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO16 0XL 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%

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	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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Mainsail Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mainsail Drive 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.

Mainsail Drive 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%.

🔎 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 0XL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Mainsail Drive are based on 66 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 Mainsail Drive, Fareham, PO16 0XL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO16 0XL

Average Price
£466,141

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£323,529

Detached
£495,852

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mainsail Drive

Average Price
£490,403

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£329,110

Detached
£522,661

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mainsail DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Mainsail Drive, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£394,995	2025-02-17	£395,402
11 Mainsail Drive, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2024-12-13	£440,908
22 Mainsail Drive, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2024-10-11	£463,340
12 Mainsail Drive, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2024-08-06	£559,801
1 Mainsail Drive, Fareham, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2023-02-22	£514,405

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO16 0XL

Employment

PO16 0XL 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	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

Employment Industry

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

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	2,670 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	288 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrison Primary School Harrison Road , PO16 7EQ	4out of 4	1,217 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wallisdean Junior School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HU	2out of 4	1,268 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wallisdean Infant School Wallisdean Avenue , PO14 1HT	4out of 4	1,325 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1ND	3out of 4	1,554 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	1,092 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH	4out of 4	1,829 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN	3out of 4	2,920 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH	3out of 4	3,391 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT	3out of 4	3,435 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	1,390 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	899 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG	3out of 4	2,005 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN	3out of 4	2,473 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	2,494 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Stubbington PO14 2EF	- not rated	2,902 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
The Master Chippy	149 Gosport Road, Fareham	143 yd
Fareham Sailing And Motor Boat Club	Fareham Sailing And Motor Boat Club, Lower Quay	164 yd
Tides @Fareham Marina	Fareham Marina, Lower Quay	241 yd
Teamsport Indoor Karting	Unit 400, Fareham Reach	611 yd
Methodist Church	Methodist Church, Kings Road	614 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bird In Hand	The Bird In Hand, 131 Gosport Road	143 yd
Castle In The Air	Castle In The Air, 49 Old Gosport Road	217 yd
Fareham Working Mens Club	Fareham Social Club, 8 Mill Road	255 yd
Duke Of Connaughts Own Club Fareham Ltd	74 Western Road, Fareham	575 yd
Fareham Masonic Club	Harmony Hall, 34 Queens Road	633 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Herbies Pizza	Flat 3, 145 Gosport Road	143 yd
Karims	147 Gosport Road, Fareham	143 yd
Melted Solent	128 Gosport Road, Fareham	435 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	128 West Street, Fareham	702 yd
Pizza Gogo	137 West Street, Fareham	749 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Superstore	Tesco, Quay Street		718 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	208 - 228 West Street, Fareham		880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Palmerston Indoor Bowls Club PALMERSTON DRIVE	indoor bowls	582 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Fareham) PULHEIM PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	704 yd
Cams Alders Sports Ground Palmerston Drive	grass pitches	841 yd
Bath Lane Recreation Ground SPORTS CLUB SPORTS CLUB BATH LANE	grass pitches	911 yd
Cams Hall Estate Golf Club CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB CAMS HALL GOLF CLUB PORTCHESTER ROAD	golf	940 yd
Wykeham House School (Closed) East Street		980 yd
Fusion Fitness Gym LYSSES COURT	health and fitness suite	1,085 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	55.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO16 0XL